Challenge: Building Deductive Storylines

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
Which of these statements is true?
- A deductive storyline is easier to prepare than an inductive one (a logical grouping).
- A deductive storyline will still hold when one of the links in the deductive chain is weak.
- A deductive argument leads to a conclusion which is absolute, or certain.
- The implication, or therefore point, is the same as the answer in your storyline.
- All of the above.
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Question 2 of 10

2. Question
Which of the following is true in the Statement?
- It must be irrefutable.
- It must be new to the audience.
- It is the major premise of your argument.
- It must be supported by proof.
- All of the above.
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Question 3 of 10

3. Question
How many ideas should you have at the key line for a deductive argument?
- Two.
- As many as you like.
- Three.
- Usually three, occasionally four.
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question
The conclusion or ‘therefore' point, the idea at the far right of your deductive chain, must be…
- Supported by actions.
- The only possible conclusion.
- A recommendation, not a reason for action.
- All of the above.
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question
A deductive argument must be…
- Correct in form AND fact.
- Correct in form OR fact.
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question
Groupings of ideas support each premise within a deductive argument.
- True, inductive groupings support each premise in a deductive argument.
- False, deductive arguments should be consistently deductive.
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question
Deductive arguments are powerful when the logic is tight but otherwise risky. Why?
- The truth of the conclusion rests on the correct links between the ideas.
- If one of the links between the elements in the deductive chain is weak, the conclusion is automatically flawed.
- Deductive arguments lead you to one and only one conclusion.
- All of the above.
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question
The Answer (or governing idea) should be EXACTLY the same as the Conclusion (or ‘therefore' point).
- True.
- False.
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question
An Answer (or governing idea) that overarches a deductive story must include…
- The reasons supporting your recommendation.
- Your recommendation AND the reasons supporting it.
- Your recommendation.
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question
The conclusion at the right side of your deductive chain must only be supported by…
- Reasons.
- Implications.
- Actions.
- Any one of reasons, actions or implications.
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