Semester Vocabulary Practice Flashcard

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Straw Man Fallacy

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A rhetorical device that involves exaggerating or misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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Contemptuous

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A rhetorical device that uses language to express disdain or scorn towards a subject or opponent.

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Correspondence

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The purpose of correspondence in communication is to exchange information or ideas.

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Poppet

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In 'The Crucible,' the poppet is used as evidence of witchcraft, symbolizing the hysteria in the community.

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Counterargument

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A counterargument acknowledges and refutes opposing views, strengthening an essay by addressing different perspectives.

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Rhetorical Device

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Techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade or convey meaning effectively.

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Exaggeration

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A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is, often used in the Straw Man Fallacy.

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Hysteria

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An uncontrollable emotional reaction, often leading to irrational behavior, as seen in 'The Crucible'.

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Persuasion

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The act of convincing someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.

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Argumentative Essay

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A type of essay that presents arguments for and against a particular issue, often including counterarguments.