CATA 335 - McGaan
Identify the type of questions (fact, value policy) involved in each of the arguments below. Then create complete Toulmin diagrams (cl., gr., w.) for each argument:
1. [w.] A good speech maintains the attention of the audience. FACT
[gr.] Jane
=s speech maintained attention.[cl.] Jane
=s speech was a good one.2. [w.] Not reporting all your income to the IRS is a crime. FACT
[gr.] Jack did not report all his income to the IRS.
[cl.] Jack is a criminal
3. [cl.] The government should act to reform the health care system. POLICY
[gr.] Reforming health care will benefit nearly all Americans
[w.] The government should act if it can provide a benefit to the citizens.
4. [w.] Heroism is doing what's right in the face of fear. FACT
[gr.] Bill ran into the burning building to rescue the child in spite of fearing for his life.
[cl.] Bill is a hero.
5. [cl.] Both Darwin's theory and Biblical creation should be taught in the public schools. POLICY
[gr.] Each of these views has many supporters in the community.
[w.] It is the obligation of the schools to represent all views that have a significant following in the community.
6. [cl.] Homosexuals should not be permitted in the military. POLICY
[gr.] The presence of homosexuals in combat units can undermine morale.
[w.] Good morale is essential for a combat unit.
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