Challenge: Building Deductive Storylines

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.

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.

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.

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.

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

A deductive argument must be…

Correct in form AND fact.
Correct in form OR fact.

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.

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.

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

The Answer (or governing idea) should be EXACTLY the same as the Conclusion (or ‘therefore' point).

True.
False.

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.

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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