A mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument.

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a classical informal fallacy

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A serious or urgent request, typically one made to the public.

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The use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure

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Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

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argument based on facts that can be proven.

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It appeals to the sentiment side.

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A thought that is unproven and made in a instance.

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the logical fallacy of believing that temporal succession implies a causal relation

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An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

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A thing that is granted, esp. in response to demands; a thing conceded.

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assuming either that properties shared between two situations or existents will continue to be found indefinitely or that shared properties will be found in very disparate situations or existents.

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A quality that evokes pity or sadness.

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a specific example, and then claims that what is true for it is also true for a general category.

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a general or universal rule accepted by most people ("all lemons are sour") and then applies that claim to a specific example.

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Logicial evidence is proving by facts and clear rationale.

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Empirical research is research that derives its data by means of direct observation or experiment, such research is used to answer a question or test a hypothesis.

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An informal account of something based on stories or experience. The term is often used in contrast to scientific evidence which is a kind of formal research.

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Arising from or appealing to the emotions and not reason or logic

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of, relating to, concerned with, or characteristic of literature or scholarly writing.

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a fallacy in logical argumentation.

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Capable of being believed; plausible

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An area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought

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Something, such as an argument, that refutes someone or something.

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The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

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The Word of God,the second person of the Trinity;A pervading cosmic idea or spirit of creativity or rationality

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A particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular

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Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but is often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.

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Information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

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A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

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The logical fallacy of false dilemma (also called false dichotomy, the either-or fallacy) involves a situation in which only two alternatives are considered, when in fact there are other options.

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A contrast or opposition between two things.

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Ironical understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary.

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A refutation or contradiction.

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evasion: a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.

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The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as seen in its beliefs and aspirations.

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A voiced unaspirated stop.

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A mild or indirect word or expression for one too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

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The use of a word referring to or replacing a word used earlier in a sentence, to avoid repetition.

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