COMM 104 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Understand the role that symbols play with respect to humans and Argument - Answers
- The meaning of a symbol can be changed over time
(Like the swastika which was meant as a sign for peace before it was used by the nazis
as a sign of hatred)
why do people argue? - Answers - hear others perspective, to persuade, to gain
knowledge/insight
What is an argument? - Answers - A stated position for or against an idea of issue
What is the difference between Argument 1 & 2 - Answers - Argument 1: Claims made
by the advocate/arguer
Argument 2: The interaction surrounding the claims made by the advocate in Argument
1 (Response-> agree, disagree)
characteristics of the Free Marketplace of Ideas - Answers - Not regulated by the
government
What areas does argument influence? What influences the way people argue? -
Answers - negative/positive interactions
Milton Rokeach's theory - Answers - Beliefs, Attitudes, and Values) which presented the
philosophical basis for the association of fundamental values with beliefs and attitudes.
Brockeide's Metaphor for Arguing - Answers - Ornamental Metaphor- ex: Peter is as
strong as an ox
Argumentative Metaphor- ex: Americans conceive argument as war
concept of Walter Fisher's Narrative Paradigm (fidelity & probability) - Answers -
narrative probability: that the tale hangs together as a good story (it is well told,
believable, credible and the like)
narrative fidelity: We judge a person's story based on reality/ that it meets the tests for
reason and values proposed in the logic of good reasons; that the story "resonates" with
soundness.
When is it advisable to engage in argument and when is it not advisable according to
text? - Answers - yes: when you have facts that support your argument (when both
parties want to engage)
no: pure opinion/trying to change someones mind
ANSWERS
Understand the role that symbols play with respect to humans and Argument - Answers
- The meaning of a symbol can be changed over time
(Like the swastika which was meant as a sign for peace before it was used by the nazis
as a sign of hatred)
why do people argue? - Answers - hear others perspective, to persuade, to gain
knowledge/insight
What is an argument? - Answers - A stated position for or against an idea of issue
What is the difference between Argument 1 & 2 - Answers - Argument 1: Claims made
by the advocate/arguer
Argument 2: The interaction surrounding the claims made by the advocate in Argument
1 (Response-> agree, disagree)
characteristics of the Free Marketplace of Ideas - Answers - Not regulated by the
government
What areas does argument influence? What influences the way people argue? -
Answers - negative/positive interactions
Milton Rokeach's theory - Answers - Beliefs, Attitudes, and Values) which presented the
philosophical basis for the association of fundamental values with beliefs and attitudes.
Brockeide's Metaphor for Arguing - Answers - Ornamental Metaphor- ex: Peter is as
strong as an ox
Argumentative Metaphor- ex: Americans conceive argument as war
concept of Walter Fisher's Narrative Paradigm (fidelity & probability) - Answers -
narrative probability: that the tale hangs together as a good story (it is well told,
believable, credible and the like)
narrative fidelity: We judge a person's story based on reality/ that it meets the tests for
reason and values proposed in the logic of good reasons; that the story "resonates" with
soundness.
When is it advisable to engage in argument and when is it not advisable according to
text? - Answers - yes: when you have facts that support your argument (when both
parties want to engage)
no: pure opinion/trying to change someones mind
