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English
10th Grade
01/28/2013

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Inductive Logic
Definition
reasoning that constructs or evaluates general proposition that are derrived from specific examples.
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deductive logic

 

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"top down" is the process of reasoning from one or more general statements to reach a logically certain conclusion

 

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logical evidence
Definition
reasonable proof of a claim
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empirical evidence
Definition
is information that justifies a belief in the truth or falsity of an empirical claim
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anecdotal evidence
Definition
evidence from an anecdote which is a short and amusing or interesting account, which may depict a real incident or person
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ad hominem
Definition
is an argument made personally against an opponent instead of against their argument
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culture
Definition
the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.

 

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logical fallacy
Definition
the conclusion does not follow
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credible
Definition
able to be believed; convincing
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grounds
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To provide a basis for (a theory, for example); justify.
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refutation (counterargument)
Definition
objection to an objection
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persuasion
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the influence of beliefs, attitudes, intensions,motivations, or behavior.

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Logos
Definition
persuading by the use of reasoning
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bandwagon
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a particula activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular.
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rhetoric
Definition
expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress
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propaganda
Definition
information of a misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view
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proposal
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A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others
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Either or Fallacy
Definition
A mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument
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Antithesis
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A contrast or opposition between two things.
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Litotes
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Ironical understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrar
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Rebuttal
Definition
A refutation or contradiction
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Equivocation
Definition
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.
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Ethos
Definition
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as seen in its beliefs and aspirations
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Media
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The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
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Euphemism
Definition
A mild or indirect word or expression for one too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
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Irony
Definition
The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
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Paradox
Definition
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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Ananphora
Definition
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
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Fallacies
Definition
A failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.
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Slippery Slope
Definition
In debate or rhetoric, a slippery slope (sometimes misstated as thin edge of the wedge, or the camel's nose) is a classical informal
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Appeal
Definition
Make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.
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Paralleism
Definition
The use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure, sound, meter, meaning, etc.
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Bias
Definition
Show prejudice for or against (someone or something) unfairly
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Argument of fact
Definition
A discussion in which disagreement is expressed but is true
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Sentimental appeals
Definition
shows feelings and appeal to others
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Hasty Generalization
Definition
a logical fallacy of faulty generalization by reaching an inductive generalization based on insufficient
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Post hoc, ergo proctor hoc

 

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

 

Definition
An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
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Concession
Definition
The action of conceding, granting, or yielding something
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Faulty analogy

 

Definition
assuming either that properties shared between two situations or existents will continue to be found indefinitely or that shared
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Pathos
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A quality that evokes pity or sadness.
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