Question

6 multiple choice 1 point
a ______ is an underlying assumption in your reasoning that supports your claim.
○ enthymeme
○ warrant
○ ground
○ backing
clear my selection

7 multiple choice 1 point
potential objections your readers might have to your claim(s) are called...
○ warrants.
○ enthymemes.
○ grounds.
○ counterarguments.
clear my selection

Explanation:

Question 6

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Enthymeme: A syllogism with a missing premise, not an underlying assumption for a claim.
• Warrant: An underlying assumption that connects the ground (evidence) to the claim, supporting the reasoning.
• Ground: The evidence or data supporting the claim, not an assumption.
• Backing: Supports the warrant, not the direct underlying assumption for the claim.

So the correct term is "warrant".

Analyzing each term:

• Warrants: Underlying assumptions for claims, not objections.
• Enthymemes: Syllogisms with missing premises, not objections.
• Grounds: Evidence for claims, not objections.
• Counterarguments: Objections or opposing arguments to a claim, matching "potential objections readers might have".

So the correct term is "counterarguments".

Answer:

B. warrant (Note: Assuming the options are labeled with the second option as "warrant" as per the standard structure here; the correct option is the one with "warrant" text, e.g., if the options are ordered as enthyme, warrant, ground, backing, then it's the second option: B. warrant)

Question 7