Logical Fallacies
Syntax
Style
AP Terms
This Year's Vocab
100
Bringing up a totally unrelated issue to distract from the argument
What is red herring
100
The main point is at the beginning, "front loaded"
What is loose sentence
100
The author's word choice
What is diction
100
The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage
What is ambiguity
100
to represent fictitiously
What is feign
200
Separates an idea or fact from the material surrounding it, thus distorting it for special purposes
What is taking something out of context
200
One independent clause and one dependent clause
What is complex sentence
200
The author's attitude
What is tone
200
A figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it.
What is metonymy
200
To raise irritating and trivial objections
What is cavil
300
A retort accusing an accuser of a similar offense or similar behavior
What is Tu quoque
300
Verb before subject
What is inverted order
300
Techniques which add variety and interest to a writer's work
What are stylistic devices
300
An emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language
What is invective
300
Tearfully or weakly emotional
What is maudlin
400
“After this, therefore because of this.” Assuming that a sequence alone proves something
What is post hoc ergo propter hoc
400
Groups of related words with subject and predicate
What is clauses
400
Words, sentences and passages which are coordinated
What is fluency
400
Brief statement which expresses an observation on life, usually intended as a wise observation.
What is aphorism
400
Wavelike in motion or pattern
What is undulant
500
If the premises are true, then the conclusion is more likely to be true than false
What is cogent
500
Subordinate clauses come in the middle, set off by dashes or commas
What is interrupted sentence
500
Writing that is clear and logical
What is clarity
500
A confused definition, mistaking one wording for something else
What is malapropism
500
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval
What is askance
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