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False Logic
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Mysterious MLA
100
This rhetorical appeal is so sensitive, it could even be called “pathetic”
What is pathos
100
Argues that there is only one choice or another (no middle ground) in an issue
What is either / or fallacy
100
When two subjects are joined by “or” or “nor” the verb should agree with which subject
What is the subject closest to the verb
100
All major words in titles with the exception of articles (a, an, and the) and prepositions (i.e., in, out, up, over) must be this
What is capitalized
200
You must have logical structure and a well supported argument with this appeal
What is logos
200
False logic that assumes x causes y because x precedes y
What is post hoc ergo propter hoc (or post hoc)
200
The rule that states that the pronoun has to match the grammatical form or the word or words it refers to (i.e. the student grabs his backpack)
What is pronoun/antecedent agreement
200
According to MLA guidelines, presenting someone else’s words, phrases or ideas without proper attribution or citation is considered this
What is plagiarism or plagiarized
300
The Greek word “ethos” literally means this word
What is character
300
A stereotype is this type of generalization because it asserts that a whole group has a certain characteristic but is based on isolated examples
What is hasty generalization
300
Choose the correct verb in the following sentence: Clara is one of the students who ______ the answer. (HINT: Know or Knows)
What is know
300
The citation for this type of source provides a volume and issue number
What is a scholarly or academic journal
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