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magnificent
magnanimous
a statement that runs contrary to one’s expectation. It is a statement that, despite apparently valid reasoning from true or apparently true premises, leads to a seemingly self-contradictory or a logically unacceptable conclusion
paradox
grimly mocking or cynical
sardonic
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
fallacy
a grammatical device in which a pronoun, noun, or other word refers to an earlier noun or phrase
antecedent
the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence
asyndeton
the use of a word referring to or replacing a word used earlier in a sentence, to avoid repetition, such as do in I like it and so do they
anaphora
a sentence structure where the main idea (independent clause) is presented first, followed by additional details and modifiers in the form of subordinate clauses, essentially building upon the initial statement
cumulative sentence
the connection the reader can make between the claim and evidence. When a writer makes a claim and provides evidence, they will explain why
warrant
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
allegory
suppressing evidence, or the fallacy of incomplete evidence is the act of pointing to individual cases or data that seem to confirm a particular position while ignoring a significant portion of related and similar cases or data that may contradict that position.
cherry picking
a propaganda technique that involves presenting information in a biased manner to manipulate opinions
card stacking
a rhetorical fallacy where an argument attempts to persuade the audience by appealing to the idea that “everyone else is doing it,” essentially encouraging them to conform to a popular opinion or trend without critically evaluating the issue, often based on the fear of missing out (FOMO)
bandwagon
an explanatory or qualifying word, phrase, clause, or sentence inserted into a passage
parenthesis
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
scape goat
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
flippant
ironic understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
litotes
excessive pride or self-confidence
hubris
a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle
aphorism
