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10th Grade
01/29/2013

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Term
faulty analogy
Definition
When two cases are not sufficiently parallel to lead readers to accept a claim of connection between them. [image]
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concession
Definition
an admission in an argument that the opposing side has points; to grant, allow or yield to a point.[image]
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pathos
Definition

appeals to emotion

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inductive logic
Definition

Conclusion or type of reasoning whereby observation or information about a part of a
class is applied to the class as a whole. Contrast with deductive.

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deductive logic
Definition

The reasoning process by which a conclusion is drawn from set of premises and contains
no more facts than these premises

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logical evidence

 

Definition

An argument based on inductive or deductive reasoning.The reasoning process by which a conclusion is drawn from set of premises and contains
no more facts than these premises

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empirical evidence
Definition

is evidence relating to or based on experience or observation

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anecdotal evidence
Definition
evidence from an anecdote,The reasoning process by which a conclusion is drawn from set of premises and contains
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ad hominem
Definition

latin : to the man

appealing to one's prejudices, emotions, or special interests rather than to one's intellect or reason.
attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument.[image]
 
 
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culture
Definition
Of or relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.
 Of or relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.[image]
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slippery slope
Definition
dangerous and irreversible course
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post hoc, ergo propter hoc
Definition

"after this, therefore because of this", is a logical fallacy that states "Since that event followed this one, that event must have been caused by this one." It is often shortened to simply post hoc.

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hasty generalization
Definition

 informational fallacy of faulty generalization by reaching an inductive generalization based on insufficient evidence.

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bias
Definition

a particular tendency or inclination, especially one 

that prevents unprejudiced 

consideration of question; prejudice.

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parallelism
Definition

Recurrent syntactical similarity where several parts of a sentence or several sentences are

expressed alike to show that the ideas in the parts or sentences equal in importance. It

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Fallacies

Definition

a misleading or unsound argument, error in reasoning that does not originate in improper logical form.

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sentimental appeal
Definition

attempts to

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claim
Definition
Proposition, a statement which is either true or false[image]
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argument of fact
Definition

writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or an idea by presenting 

  reasoned arguments; persuasive writing is a form of argumentation 

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appeal
Definition

Rhetorical arguments in which the speaker: either claims to be an expert or relies on information provided by experts (authority), attempts to affect the listener's personal feelings (emotion), or attempts to persuade the

listener through use of deductive reasoning (logic).

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Euphemism
Definition

Is a generally innocuous word, name, or phrase that replaces an offensive or suggestive one.

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Rebuttal
Definition

When two people debate, one of them makes an argument, and the other follows with a rebbutal, which, plainly put, is the "no, you're wrong.

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Irony
Definition

A situation or statement characterized by significant difference between what is expected
or understood and what actually happens or is meant. Irony is frequently humorous, and
can be sarcastic when using words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean

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Media
Definition

Media may refer to: Contents. 1 Communications; 2 Computing; 3 Fine art; 4 Life sciences; 5 Locations; 6 Music; 7 Mythology; 8 Phonology,and 9 Ships etc.

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Either/or fallacy
Definition

Occurs when a speaker makes a claim (usually a premise in an otherwise valid deductive argument).

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Ethos

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Definition

Is a Greek word meaning "character" that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology.

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Antithesis
Definition

Is a counter-proposition and denotes a direct contrast to the original proposition.

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Anaphora
Definition

Is a type of expression whose reference depends upon another referential element.

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Equivocation
Definition

Is classified as an informal logical fallacy.

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Litotes
Definition

 Is a figure of speech in which understatement is employed for rhetorical effect.

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Paradox
Definition

Is an argument that produces an inconsistency, typically within logic or common sense.

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logical fallacy
Definition

a fallacy in logical argumentation

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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credible
Definition

Capable of being believed; plausible.

 Worthy of confidence; reliable.
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ground
Definition

The foundation for an argument, a belief, or an action; a basis.The underlying condition prompting an action; a cause

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refutation
Definition

any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something.something that refutes; disproof

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persuasion
Definition

a form of argumentation, one of the four modes of discourse; language intended to convince through appeals to reason or emotion.

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logos
Definition

When a writer tries to persuade the audience based on statistics, facts, and reasons. The process of reasoning

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bandwagon
Definition

a party, cause,movement  etc., that by its mass appeal or strength readily attracts many followers[image]

 

 

 

 

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rhetoric
Definition

exposition, description, narration, argumentation

one that does not expect an explicit answer. It is used to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker or audience.

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propaganda
Definition
the particular doctrines or principles propagated by an organazation or movement.
information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group movement  institution, nation, etc.[image]
 
 
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proposal
Definition
 
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the act of offering or suggesting something for acceptance, adoption, or performance.
 
 
 

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