According to the three-part model developed by Stephen Toulmin, which of the following is true of support?
A)It is usually not implied by a speaker.
B)It includes observations relating to what is stated in the claim.
C)It is always implied and almost never verbalized.
D)It forms the conclusion of a speaker's argument.

Question

According to the three-part model developed by Stephen Toulmin, which of the following is true of support? 
A)It is usually not implied by a speaker.
B)It includes observations relating to what is stated in the claim.
C)It is always implied and almost never verbalized.
D)It forms the conclusion of a speaker's argument.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Toulmin's model, support consists of observations, evidence, and reasoning that relate to the claim being made. Therefore, it includes observations relating to what is stated in the claim. Option A is incorrect as support is often explicitly stated by the speaker. Option C is incorrect as support is usually verbalized. Option D is incorrect as support forms the premises, not the conclusion, of a speaker's argument.

According to the Three-Part Model Developed by Stephen Toulmin, Which