3rd Quarter Lessons Flashcards
an incomplete sentence that lacks either a subject or a predicate
Fragment
when two or more sentences are combined without the use of proper punctuation marks or conjunctions
Run-on
when two or more complete sentences are divided by a comma
Comma Splice
parts of a sentence that are similar in form and function
Parallelism
Words connected by ______ should follow the same structure or part of speech. This rule is especially important when _________.
coordinating conjunctions, listing items in a series of
If expressions are in ______, they should not be used in a sentence in a way that suggests they share the same ______.
different tenses, time frame
_______ like either-or, neither-or, not-only-but also, whether-or, and if-or should be followed by words or phrases that have the same form or structure
correlative conjunctions
Comparison involves linking ______ comparable ideas. Therefore, parallelism is maintained by placing _________ side by side using words, phrases, or clauses.
logical, similar ideas
________ proves the truth of an idea using evidence such as studies or reports.
Claim of Fact
________ proves an idea using morals and merit.
Claim of Value
_______ recommends action or changes in the context of facts or values.
Claim of Policy
_______ is a statement or claim supported by reasons that may be simple or very complex.
Argument
This type of argument is straight-forward with their stand with strong supporting details.
Classic Argument
This type of argument finds common ground between both positions and suggests a solution that respects both sides.
Rogerian Argument
_______ is a wrong belief or argument that comes from faulty reasoning.
Fallacious Statement
This is when someone assumes something would be different if the past changed (using the word if).
Hypothesis Contrary to Fact
This is when someone criticizes the opponent’s character than addressing the argument, to dismiss the other side.
Poisoning the Well
This is an argument supported by two mutually opposing premises.
Logical Paradox
This is an argument based on premises which aim to create a feeling of pity.
Appeal to Sympathy
