Diction/Syntax
What is syntax?
The arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences.
What is a logical fallacy?
An error in your reasoning/flaw in your thinking.
"AI is also used on smartphones to autocorrect our spelling and create smart replies that mimic your personal writing style."
The word mimic comes from the Greek word "mimos," meaning "mime". Based on this information, what does the word mimic mean as it is used in the sentence? A. Imposter B. Echo C. Copy D. Act
C. Copy
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two unlike things without using the words like or as.
How does the syntax in this sentence help achieve the author’s purpose?
"Her eyes sparkled with confidence, but beneath the surface, uncertainties and conflicting ideas danced in the shadows."
It emphasizes the contradiction between how the girl shows herself to the world and how she really felt inside.
Using the claim as evidence to support an argument.
"Also known as “machine learning, ” AI isn’t a new field. It is, however, an area that is constantly changing and evolving."
The word evolve comes from the Latin word ēvolvere, which means “to unroll, unfold, or open.” Based on this information, what does evolving mean as it is used in the sentence? A. expanding B. improving C. working D. reducing
A. expanding
What is personification?
Giving a nonhuman thing human qualities.
Some critics have cautioned that AI poses serious complications for humanity.
What is the effect of the word serious as it is used in this sentence? A. It signals that AI cannot be used to generate humorous content. B. It indicates that the technology used for AI is complicated. C. It emphasizes the concerns some people feel about the effects of AI. D. It highlights the many possible ways that AI can improve lives.
C. It emphasizes the concerns some people feel about the effects of AI.
What is the ad hominem fallacy?
When you attack a person's character rather than their argument.
"She attended meetings that traditionally did not allow women and quickly became more respected by the predominantly male NACA members."
The word predominantly is derived from the Latin word "dominus," which means "lord" or "master." Based on this information, what does predominantly mean as it is used in the sentence? A. Usually B. Overall C. In general D. Mainly
D. Mainly
What is the significance of the author’s use of personification in the phrase “change the face”?
"As the school mural project unfolded, each student's vibrant brushstroke helped change the face of the plain wall into a colorful masterpiece that reflected the diversity and creativity of the entire class."
It suggests that the wall will be permanently different than how it currently looks.
The remnants of the huge mirror lay shattered around the floor.
What is the meaning of the word remnant as it is used in this sentence? A. fragment B. leftover C. remainder D. scrap
C. remainder
What is the red herring fallacy?
Introducing an irrelevant topic to distract from the actual argument.
"Farmers laid down different materials, such as mud and vegetation, to make the sectioned area high enough so that the surface would be above the water level."
The word vegetation comes from the Latin word "vegetare," meaning "to be lively" or "to grow." Based on this information, what does the word vegetation mean as it is used in the sentence? A. Vegetables B. Plants C. Trees D. Roots
B. Plants
What is abductive reasoning? Give an example.
Observation of patterns leads to the most likely conclusions. Example: The grass is wet (the observation), therefore, it probably rained last night (the most likely hypothesis).
Today, the Aztecs are no longer around, but you can still see the chinampas they left behind. In fact, some are still in use today.
Why does the author use the words In fact in this sentence? A. to contradict an opposing claim B. to emphasize an interesting fact C. to confirm that the statement is reliable D. to highlight the author’s knowledge of the topic
B. to emphasize an interesting fact
What is the strawman fallacy?
A person simply ignores a person’s actual position and substitutes a distorted, exaggerated or misrepresented version of that position.
"Most of the computing work done was reading film on various tests, running calculations, and plotting that data into charts."
The word computer comes from the Latin word computare which means “to calculate or reckon.” Based on this information, what does the word computing mean as it is used in the sentence? A. storing data electronically B. performing calculations C. running tests D. plotting data into charts
B. performing calculations
What is inductive reasoning? Give an example.
Specific examples leading to general conclusions. Example: Jennifer always leaves for school at 7:00 a.m. Jennifer is always on time. Jennifer assumes, then, that if she leaves at 7:00 a.m. for school today, she will be on time.