Chapter 12: The Basics of Argument
Lab Activity 57: Relevant and Adequate Support
 
Objective:
To determine if the support for a claim is relevant and adequate.

arrow.gifStep 2: Answer the following questions based on the brochure you read in Lab Activity 57 in your book. Your instructor will tell you whether to write your answers in your book or to submit your answers online for electronic grading.


      7. The topic of the brochure is 

 
 
 
 


      8. In the title, "Straight Talk from Your Furrier," the word furrier means 

 
 
 
 


      9. In the sentence "The garments are still crafted by hand, a meticulous process that can require up to one full year for completion of a single coat or jacket," the word meticulous means 

 
 
 
 


      10. In the sentence "Our industry associations endorse the efforts of fur farmers to adhere to a strict code of operating practices," the word endorse means 

 
 
 
 


      11. In the sentence "Our industry associations endorse the efforts of fur farmers to adhere to a strict code of operating practices," the expression adhere to means 

 
 
 
 


      12. The major claim presented in the brochure is that 

 
 
 
 


      13. How many items of support for its claim does the brochure offer? 

 
 
 
 


      14. "As a natural product, fur is nonpolluting. It does not disrupt the natural ecosystem or deplete nonrenewable resources, as the manufacture of synthetic products does. In addition, U.S. fur retailers do not sell garments made from endangered species." To what audience might these sentences serve as a relevant point in an argument for buying a fur garment? 

 
 
 
 


      15. "Freedom of choice is the cornerstone of our country. The decision to buy and wear fur is a personal one. The fur industry supports the right of individuals to choose to buy and wear fur and leather garments that enhance their personal style." This passage would appeal to what audience? 

 
 
 
 


      16. "Today's exciting fur fashions offer an array of options capable of expressing many moods and suitable for every occasion, from glittering galas to casual country strolls." This passage would appeal to what audience? 

 
 
 
 


      17. "The fur industry supports the right of individuals to choose to buy and wear fur and leather garments that enhance their personal style." From this passage, you would infer that  

 
 
 
 


      18. Are the points made in the section "Responsible Treatment" relevant to the claim? 

 
 


      19. Are the points under "Responsible Treatment" adequate to convince an animal rights activist to allow the production of fur garments? 

 
 


      20. Are the points under "Personal Choice" adequate to convince an animal rights activist that selecting a fur garment is a private decision? 

 
 







Copyright © 1995-2010 by Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Longman. Legal Disclaimer