Types of Reasoning
Errors found in the reasoning of an argument
Logical Fallacy
A specific example of a person or thing
Archetype
An exaggerated statement or claim
Hyperbole
A question that does not require an answer
Rhetorical Question
A comparison NOT using like or as
Metaphor
My grandparents have grey hair. Therefore, all old people have grey hair
Abductive Reasoning
An appeal to Credibility, ethics, or moral principal
Ethos
The repetition of sounds at the beginning of a series of words
Alliteration
To speak or write words taken from a particular writer or written work
Cite
What is Ms. Conn's favorite color?
Grey
The bakery across the street always has a line out the door. Therefore the bakery sells good treats
Inductive Reasoning
An appeal to logic or reason
Logos
A brief and indirect reference or hint to a person place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political importance
Allusion
The similarities or differences of two or more people, things, concepts, or ideas
Compare and Contrast
When there is an issue and then it is fixed
Problem and Solution
Whales are mammals. A beluga is a type of whale. Therefore a beluga is a mammal
Deductive Reasoning
An appeal to emotion
Pathos
The use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
Irony
Language that communicates a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning
Connotation
How do you determine the central idea of a story?
Topic + Point = Central Idea
What are the three types of reasoning
Abductive, Inductive, and Dedeductive
Water, The Forest, and The Ruler are examples of what....
Symbol, Setting or Situation, and Character Archetypes
When words or phrases appeal to the five senses to give the reader a visual idea of what is meant
Imagery
The underlying message or big idea of a story
Theme
How many physical altercations has Ms. Conn been in throughout her life?
ZERO