ap notes 37-40

Question 1

Fallacy

Answer 1

an erroneous argument dependent upon an unsound or illogical contention.

Question 2

Logical Fallacy

Answer 2

in argumentation, a formal fallacy is a pattern or reasoning/thinking rendered invalid by a flaw in its logical structure that can neatly be expressed in a standard logic system, fir example propositional logic. An argument that is formally fallacious is always considered wrong.

Question 3

Prophecy

Answer 3

has all the elements of a prediction except the element of time. It has more of a religious connotation since there is an element of uncertainty about time.

Question 4

Prediction

Answer 4

a forecast made by those who calculate the parameters of the subject involves after evaluating odds they can predict the future. The weather forecast is a good example. Limited to a time element.