Vocab Word Definitions
This is a figure of speech that establishes a relationship between two different things based on similarities.
What is an analogy?
"The way a doctor explains that a headache could be caused by both stress and dehydration is an example of comparing two things to highlight their similarities."
What is an analogy?
"The author’s novel portrays the challenges of living in a big city with vivid descriptions of overcrowded streets and constant noise."
What is correct? The word "portrays" is used properly here.
This term refers to a statement or claim that is made with confidence, usually without much evidence.
What is an assertion?
"The politician’s speech included a strong assertion that the new tax law would improve the economy without offering any data to support the claim."
What is an assertion?
"The cartoonist uses satire to exaggerate the absurdity of current political leaders’ actions, making it clear that they are corrupt and out of touch with the people."
What is correct? The word "satire" is used properly here.
This is a belief or idea taken for granted without proof, often a starting point for an argument.
What is an assumption?
"When making a decision about whether to expand the company, we must assume that consumer demand will stay consistent.”
What is an assumption?
"In his debate, he argues that the government should increase taxes on the wealthy to fund education."
What is correct? The word "argues" is used properly here.
This rhetorical strategy involves acknowledging and addressing an opposing viewpoint to make one’s own argument stronger.
What is a concession?
"Yes, I see your point about the economic benefits of renewable energy, but I think the transition might take longer than expected."
What is a concession?
"The philosopher used dialectic to engage in a method of debate where opposing ideas are discussed, refined, and synthesized to reach a deeper truth."
What is correct? The word "dialectic" is used properly here.
The process of reasoning from general principles to reach a specific conclusion.
What is deduction?
"If all humans are mortal, and Socrates is human, then we can deduce that Socrates is mortal."
What is deduction?
"The lawyer justifies his client’s actions by claiming that he was acting in self-defense, despite the apparent evidence to the contrary."
What is correct? The word "justifies" is used properly here.