explicit comparison of 2 unlike things using like, as, etc. to demonstrate similarity
With the air conditioning broken, the room felt like an oven.
What is simile?
100
credibility (or character) of the speaker/writer
What is ethos?
100
a difference between two statements, beliefs, or ideas about something that means they cannot both be true
What is contradiction?
100
We shouldn't follow Donald Trump's plan because he has a stupid-looking hairdo.
What is ad hominem?
200
Should games be used as part of language learning classrooms?
What is thematic?
200
little related story, often own experience
What is relevant anecdote?
200
a more general assumption –in an argumentative essay, this is the underlying assumption that you and most or all of your readers – any reasonable person – would agree with.
What is major premise?
200
causing a lot of disagreement, because many people have strong opinions about the subject being discussed
What is controversial?
200
My roommate doesn't wear a seat belt, and never got hurt in a car accident. Therefore seat belts are unnecessary.
What is anecdotal evidence/hasty generalization?
300
How many questions are in each game of Jeopardy on this template?
What is literal?
300
complete sentence “old saying” teaches a lesson (Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, A stitch in time saves nine)
What is proverb?
300
a certain type of logical argument, deductive reasoning in which you derive a conclusion from two premises, that consists of three parts
What is logical syllogism?
300
one of several things that influence or cause a situation
What is factor?
300
We have always had a final exam in this class, so it must be a good idea.
What is appeal to tradition?
400
What is the meaning of the word "jeopardy," and why was it chosen for this game show?
What is interpretive?
400
literally "opposite of thesis" - starting with the opposite of your main idea, often setting up untrue prevailing thought & then surprising reader with truth
What is antithesis?
400
emotional connection to the audience – in an academic essay, this means using stories, similes, metaphors, descriptions, examples, etc. that make the reader feel strong emotions
What is pathos?
400
someone who supports something or persuades people to do something ; advocate; antonym of opponent
What is proponent?
400
84% of the people polled think BCC should require students to wear special hats. Therefore, we should.
What is bandwagon fallacy/appeal to poularity
500
How well did your teacher select the items for this review?
What is evaluative?
500
imaginary situation; fictional but set up to demonstrate a real point
What is hypothetical situation?
500
part of a syllogism: a more specific assumption or inference that you will show to be true with evidence
What is minor premise?
500
the information that someone has discovered as a result of their study, work etc.
What is findings?
500
If we play this game in class, pretty soon that's all we will do, and we will never get any serious work done.