Word D-I Flashcards
Deduction
Deduction is a logical process where in you reach a conclusion by starting with a general principle or universal truth and apply it to a specific case
Diction
Speakers choice of words
Either
In the fallacy The speaker presents two extreme options as only the possible choice
Enthymeme
Essentially a syllogism with one of the premises is is implied in taken for granted as understood
Syllogism
Illogical structure that uses the major premise and minor premise to reach in necessary conclusion
Ethos
To appeal to credibility and trustworthiness
Exordium
In classical oration the introduction to an argument in which the speaker announces the subject and purpose In the pews to ethos those in order to establish credibility
Fallacy
Potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses in an argument they often arise from a value to make a logical connection between the claim and evidence used to support it
False dilemma (same as either)
In this fallacy the speaker presents to strain options as the only possible choice
Faulty analogy
If I was that occurs when an analogy compares two things that are not comparable
Figurative language
None little language something referred to as tropes or metaphorical language
First-hand evidence
Evidence based on something the writer knows or has experienced
Hasty generalization
FLC in which a 40 conclusion is reached because of inadequate evidence
Hortative sentence
A sentence exhorters urges and treats employees are calls to action
Hyperbole
Deliberate exaggeration use for empresses order to produce a comedic or ironic affect an overstatement to make a point