AP notes 37-44

Question 1

Adage

Answer 1

An adage is a short, pointed and memorable saying based on facts, and is considered a
veritable truth by the majority of people. In fact, an adage expresses a general fact or truth about life. As it becomes
popular, it is then accepted as a universal truth.ex: “God helps those who help
themselves” is now considered a universal truth because of its usage throughout the human
history.

Question 2

Pedantic

Answer 2

means “to teach or to act as pedagogue.” A
pedantic is someone who is concerned with precision, formalism, accuracy, minute details in
order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning. A pedant often corrects small
mistakes that are not very important in grand matters and, therefore, may annoy others around
him.

Question 3

Flippant

Answer 3

lacking proper respect or seriousness. This is often associated with the
impatience of youth.

Question 4

. Evocative

Answer 4

the use of language that “suggests” meanings other than the denotative. Language that
connects with emotions or feelings not associated with the actual meaning of a word.

Question 5

Fallacy

Answer 5

A fallacy is an erroneous argument dependent upon an unsound or illogical contention.
There are many fallacy examples that we can find in everyday conversations.

Question 6

Logical fallacy

Answer 6

In argumentation, a formal fallacy (also called deductive fallacy) is a pattern of
reasoning/thinking rendered invalid by a flaw in its logical structure that can neatly be expressed
in a standard logic system, for example propositional logic. An argument that is
formally fallacious is always considered wrong.

Question 7

Prophecy

Answer 7

Many believe that a prediction and a prophecy are the same, but they are mistaken. It is
true that both “forecast” the future, but there is a significant difference. A prophesy has all the
elements of a prediction except the element of time. Without the element of time, a prophecy is
hard to determine. A “prophecy” has more of a religious connotation since there is an element of
uncertainty about time

Question 8

Prediction

Answer 8

A prediction is a forecast made by those who calculate the parameters of the subject
involved after evaluating the odds they can predict the future. The weather forecast is a good
example. A “prediction” is limited to a time element, unlike a prophesy.