appeal to authority—

arrangement of objects according to class

Exploration of a problem by investigating all sides of it; persuasion through reason.

begging the question—

fallacy of logical argument that assumes as true the very thing that one is trying to prove.

Exploration of a problem by investigating all sides of it; persuasion through reason

Examination of the causes and/or effects of a situation or phenomenon; e.g. Essay topics such as How did the incumbent mayor lose the election? Or what causes obesity? Are well suited to cause and effect exposition.

Exploration of a problem by investigating all sides of it; persuasion through reason.

fallacy of logical argument that assumes as true the very thing that one is trying to prove.

Chronological ordering—

arrangement in the order in which things occur; may ~OVC from past to present or in reverse chronological order, from present to past.

Exploration of a problem by investigating all sides of it; persuasion through reason.

fallacy of logical argument that assumes as true the very thing that one is trying to prove

Classification as a means of ordering—

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio.

Exploration of a problem by investigating all sides of it; persuasion through reason.

fallacy of logical argument that assumes as true the very thing that one is trying to prove

Colloquial expression—

words and phrases used in everyday speech but avoided in formal writing; e.g. Jack was bummed out about his chemistry grade instead of Jack was upset about his chemistry grade.

damning with faint praise--intentional use of a positive statement that has a negative

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

e.g. Your new hairdo is so...interesting.

Exploration of a problem by investigating all sides of it; persuasion through reason

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

Damning with faint praise—

intentional use of a positive statement that has a negative

In grammar, the omission of a word or words necessary for complete construction but understood in context. E.g. If (it is) possible, (you) come early. 2. The sign (...) that something has been left out of a quotation. To be or not...that is the question.

. e.g. your new hairdo is so...interesting.

In grammar, the omission of a word or words necessary for complete construction but understood in context. E.g. If (it is) possible, (you) come early. 2. The sign (...) that something has been left out of a quotation. To be or not...that is the question

Fallacy of logical argument which is committed when too few of the available alternatives are considered. And all but one are assessed and deemed impossible or unacceptable; e.g. a father speaking to his son says, are you going to go to college and make something of yourself, or are you going to end up being an unemployable bum like me? The dilemma is the sons supposed choice limitation: either he goes to college or he will be a bum.

The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, hut that is also less distasteful or less offensive than another; e.g. he is at rest is a euphemism for he is dead.

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

temporary departure from the main subject in speaking or writing.

The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, hut that is also less distasteful or less offensive than another; e.g. he is at rest is a euphemism for he is dead.

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

fallacy of logical argument which is committed when too few of the available alternatives are considered. And all but one are assessed and deemed impossible or unacceptable; e.g. a father speaking to his son says, are you going to go to college and make something of yourself, or are you going to end up being an unemployable bum like me?

The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, hut that is also less distasteful or less offensive than another; e.g. he is at rest is a euphemism for he is dead.

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

reversing the normal word order of a sentence; e.g. whose woods these are I think I know. Robert Frost

The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, hut that is also less distasteful or less offensive than another; e.g. he is at rest is a euphemism for he is dead.

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning; e.g. saying that a cold, windy, rainy day is lovely.

The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, hut that is also less distasteful or less offensive than another; e.g. he is at rest is a euphemism for he is dead.

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

. (from the Latin: post hoc, ergo propter hoc, meaning after this, therefore because of this.) This fallacy of logic occurs when the writer assume that an incident that precedes another is the cause of the second incident. For example: Governor X began his first term in January.

The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, hut that is also less distasteful or less offensive than another; e.g. he is at rest is a euphemism for he is dead.

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

the art of using words effectively in writing or speaking so as to influence or persuade.

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, hut that is also less distasteful or less offensive than another; e.g. he is at rest is a euphemism for he is dead

Rhetorical question—

question asked for rhetorical effect to emphasize a point. No answer being expected; e.g. Robert, is this any way to speak to your mother?

arrangement of objects according to class; e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio

method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning; e.g. saying that a cold, windy, rainy day is lovely.

literary work in which vices, abuses, absurdities. etc. are held up to ridicule and contempt; use of ridicule, sarcasm. Irony, etc. to expose vices, abuses, etc.

question asked for rhetorical effect to emphasize a point. No answer being expected; e.g. Robert, is this any way to speak to your mother?

method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning; e.g. saying that a cold, windy, rainy day is lovely.

organization of information using cues such is top to bottom, left to right. etc.

method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning; e.g. saying that a cold, windy, rainy day is lovely.

. question asked for rhetorical effect to emphasize a point. No answer being expected; e.g. Robert, is this any way to speak to your mother?

form of reasoning in which two statements or premises are made and a logical conclusion is drawn from them.

method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning; e.g. saying that a cold, windy, rainy day is lovely.

organization of information using spatial cues such is top to bottom, left to right. etc.

in grammar, the arrangement of words as elements in a sentence to show their relationship

method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning; e.g. saying that a cold, windy, rainy day is lovely.

organization of information using spatial cues such is top to bottom, left to right. etc

deliberately representing something as much less than it really is. Jonathan Swift wrote. Last week I saw a woman flayed, and you will hardly believe how much it altered her appearance

method of humorous or sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is the opposite of their usual meaning; e.g. saying that a cold, windy, rainy day is lovely.

lively descriptions which impress the images of things upon the mind: figures of speech.

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2 mins • 1 pt

1. ad hominin fallacy--(Latin for to the man)

Fallacy of logic in which the widespread occurrence of something is assumed to make it true or right: e.g. The Escort is the most widely sold ear in the world; therefore, it must be the best

Fallacy of logic in which a person’s character or motive is attacked instead of that person’s argument.

Story in which the people, places, and things represent general concepts or moral qualities

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

ad populum fallacy--(Latin for to the crowd)

Story in which the people, places, and things represent general concepts or moral qualities.

Fallacy of logic in which the widespread occurrence of something is assumed to make it true or right: e.g. The Escort is the most widely sold ear in the world; therefore, it must be the best.

Brief reference to a person. Place, event, or passage in a work of literature or the Bible assumed to be sufficiently well known to be recognized by the reader: e.g.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

allegory

Story in which the people, places, and things represent general concepts or moral qualities.

Fallacy of logic in which the widespread occurrence of something is assumed to make it true or right: e.g. The Escort is the most widely sold ear in the world; therefore, it must be the best

Brief reference to a person. Place, event, or passage in a work of literature or the Bible assumed to be sufficiently well known to be recognized by the reader: e.g. I am Lazarus, come from the dead. I. S. Eliot

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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3 mins • 1 pt

analogy—

Exploration of a problem by investigating all sides of it

Citation of information from people recognized for their special knowledge of a subject for the purpose of strengthening a speaker or writers arguments.

Comparison between two things in which the more complex is explained in terms of the simpler: e.g. comparing a year-long profile of the stock index to a roller-coaster ride.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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3 mins • 1 pt

anecdote—

Sudden drop from the dignified or important in thought or expression to the commonplace or trivial, often for humorous effect.

Short entertaining account of some happening, frequently personal or biographical

Story in which the people, places, and things represent general concepts or moral qualities.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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3 mins • 1 pt

anticlimax—

Short entertaining account of some happening, frequently personal or biographical

Citation of information from people recognized for their special knowledge of a subject for the purpose of strengthening a speaker or writers arguments

Sudden drop from the dignified or important in thought or expression to the commonplace or trivial, often for humorous effect.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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3 mins • 1 pt

allusion—

Fallacy of logic in which the widespread occurrence of something is assumed to make it true or right: e.g. The Escort is the most widely sold ear in the world; therefore, it must be the best.

Story in which the people, places, and things represent general concepts or moral qualities.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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AP TERMS

1. ad hominin fallacy--(Latin for to the man)

ad populum fallacy--(Latin for to the crowd)

allegory

analogy—

anecdote—

anticlimax—

allusion—

appeal to authority—

argumentation—

begging the question—

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