Unit 1--Age of Reason and Tradition

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What is a heroic couplet?

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A heroic couplet is a pair of rhymed lines written in iambic pentameter.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

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What is refutation?

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Refutation is the act of disproving an argument or statement.

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What is oversimplification?

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Oversimplification is the reduction of a complex issue to a simple explanation, often ignoring nuances.

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What is a red herring?

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A red herring is a distraction or irrelevant point introduced to divert attention from the main issue.

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What is hasty generalization?

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Hasty generalization is a logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence.

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What is false causality?

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False causality is a logical fallacy that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship where none exists.

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What is the significance of 'A Modest Proposal'?

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'A Modest Proposal' is a satirical essay by Jonathan Swift that critiques British policy towards the Irish.

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What does 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' advocate for?

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It advocates for women's rights and education, arguing for equality between genders.

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What is the main theme of 'An Encounter with King George III'?

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The theme explores perceptions of mental illness in the late 1700s.