This is drawing conclusions about an object or phenomenon based on its similarities to something else.
The statement or questions that piques the audience's interest in what you have to say at the very beginning of a speech.
What is an attention getter?
The analogy where the two things under comparison are not essentially the same.
What is figurative analogy?
A brief account or story of an interest or humorous event.
What is an anecdote?
A type of reasoning in which examples or specific instances are used to supply strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion; the scientific method.
What is inductive reasoning?
The mistakes in reasoning; erroneous conclusions or statements made from poor inductive or deductive analyses.
What is logical fallacies?
A form of inductive reasoning in which conclusions are drawn about phenomena based on events that precede or co-exist with a subsequent event.
What is sign reasoning?