Methods of Reasoning
Reasoning from specific examples to a general conclusion.
What is inductive reasoning?
An appeal to the audience's sense of logic or reason.
What is the main point the author is trying to prove?
What is a Claim?
The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
What is denotation?
This type of irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not.
What is dramatic irony?
This refers to the author's attitude or viewpoint about a subject.
What is the author's perspective?
What are reasons?
What is the denotation and connotation to the word "Champion"?
Answers may vary.
Reasoning from general principles to PREDICT specific results.
What is deductive reasoning?
What is Pathos?
These are facts, statistics, or examples used to back up the reasons.
What is evidence?
What is the denotation of the word "claim"?
A debatable statement that the author makes about a text, usually presented as their main argument.
This is when the meaning is the opposite of what is expected.
What is irony?
This helps determine the author's perspective and is influenced by their background and experiences.
What is the author's bias?
This addresses potential opposing viewpoints and argues against them.
What is a counterargument?
The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word.
What is connotation?
This type of reasoning begins with an observation and seeks the most likely explanation.
What is abductive reasoning?
An appeal based on the speaker's credibility or character.
What is ethos?
A writer uses this to explain how the evidence supports the claim.
What is analysis
Does the word "Building" have a positive, negative, or neutral connotation?
Neutral