Ethics
The greatest good for the greatest number of people
What is utilitarianism?
In January, we opened a new prison in town. By May, criminal activity had dropped. So, the new prison must have been the reason for the drop in crime.
What is false causation?
Depending on how they are drawn, these can convey emotion, mood, or a character's personality.
What are lines?
Is the following a sentence fragment, run-on, or a complete sentence? Developed in 1973, GPS is a satellite-based navigation system. Also known as Global Positioning System.
What is a sentence fragment?
a very brief summary/overview of the story
What is a précis?
Consequences determine an action's rightness or wrongness, not intention
What is utilitarianism?
You really shouldn't vote for Mr. Henson. His aunt was a senator about thirty years ago, and she had a horrible tax policy.
What is guilt by association?
less realistic face/character can be _______ relatable to people
What is more?
Is the following a sentence fragment, a run-on sentence, or a complete sentence? Blood Falls in Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valley gets its name from its famous crimson-colored water, which results from high concentrations of iron rusting as it comes into contact with the air.
What is a complete sentence?
The component of an essay for which you should have the LEAST number of sentences (Think yellow, blue, or green highlights in an essay)
What is plot summary or context?
Actions are either inherently moral or immoral (regardless of the results).
What is Kantian Ethics?
Three key pieces of evidence prove that my client is innocent. First, she has not done anything wrong. Second, she is not guilty. And third, she is free from all criminal behaviors, dispositions, or inclinations.
What is circular reasoning?
A less detailed character allows the reader to better relate to the character while detailed backgrounds help make the scene realistic so reader can feel like he or she is “there.”
What is masking effect?
Is the following a sentence fragment, run-on, or a complete sentence?
I smile all of the time. Because I am happy almost all of the time.
What is a sentence fragment?
What is one?
We are judged by our character, not by specific actions.
What is Aristotelian Ethics?
Mayor Walter wants to create more bicycle lanes in Danville. However, many citizens of Danville live far from work. It would not be realistic to force us to give up our cars and bike everywhere.
What is straw man?
closure typically occurs in the _________ in comics
What is gutter?
Which sentence(s) are correct?
a) In 1941, automaker Henry Ford wrote a letter to Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi to express his admiration, in response, Gandhi sent Ford a manual spinning wheel.
b) In 1941, automaker Henry Ford wrote a letter to Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi to express his admiration. In response, Gandhi sent Ford a manual spinning wheel.
c) In 1941, automaker Henry Ford wrote a letter to Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi to express his admiration; in response, Gandhi sent Ford a manual spinning wheel.
d) In 1941, automaker Henry Ford wrote a letter to Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi to express his admiration, and in response, Gandhi sent Ford a manual spinning wheel.
What is b, c, & d?
the main purpose of a conclusion
What is to synthesize? OR What is to provide a "big picture" / context to a larger context?
In order to check and make sure we are doing our moral duty, we should universalize the rule we are thinking of applying.
What is Kantian Ethics?
I had to speak out against the proposed noise pollution ordinance. Citizens would obviously prefer a thriving city over a silent, stagnant one.
What is false dichotomy?
You typically become a "participant" in the story through this technique.
What is closure?
Which sentence is correct?
a) The first car that Mr. Carson bought is still the most precious in his collection it's a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.
b) The first car that Mr. Carson bought is still the most precious in his collection, it's a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.
c) The first car that Mr. Carson bought is still the most precious in his collection; it's a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.
d) The first car that Mr. Carson bought is still the most precious in his collection, and it's a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.
What is c & d?
The CORRECT way to punctuate an internal citation is...
1) Vladek questions, "You want it should be like a stable here" (Spiegelman 52)?
2) Vladek questions, "You want it should be like a stable here?" (Spiegelman 52)?
3) Vladek questions, "You want it should be like a stable here?" (Spiegelman 52)
4) Vladek questions, "You want it should be like a stable here?" (Spiegelman 52).
What is number 4?