Vocabulary Definitions
the state of being everywhere at once
ubiquity
Based on current data, scientists can ____________ what the climate might look like in fifty years.
extrapolate
What type of logical fallacy promises more than the speaker can deliver?
Bogus Claims
What specific hockey birth month advantage does Gladwell identify as giving players a significant edge in youth leagues?
January
the most accomplished point
pinnacle
He has a ____________ for collecting unusual souvenirs from every country he visits.
propensity
What type of Rhetorical Appeal might show a sad puppy dog to help convince a viewer?
Pathos
Which computer pioneer did Gladwell highlight as having reached the crucial "10,000 hours" of programming practice while at the University of Washington?
Bill Gates
grimly mocking or cynical
sardonic
The committee will ____________ funds to each department based on their submitted proposals.
allocate
What part of an argument provides a direct quote?
Evidence
What is the name of the specific cultural legacy that Gladwell claims contributed to Korean Air's high accident rate before its safety overhaul?
Power distance (could also accept hierarchical language)
superficially plausible, but actually wrong
specious
The voter continued to ____________ between the two candidates, unable to make a final decision.
vacillate
What is the part of an argument that refutes a counterargument?
Rebuttal
Which mathematical genius turned down an offer from University of Chicago, exemplifying Gladwell's point about "practical intelligence"?
Chris/Christopher Langan
done without care or interest, purely as a duty
perfunctory
The professor's ____________ knowledge of ancient civilizations impressed everyone in the lecture hall.
erudite
What is included in an in-text citation when quoting a novel? Provide an example.
(Author’s last name page number)
(Scott 5)
Which airline's Flight 052 crash does Gladwell analyze to demonstrate the fatal consequences of cultural communication patterns?
Avianca