Definitions
To bring or recall to the conscious mind.
What is Evokes?
Something that is taken for granted or accepted as true without question or proof.
What is Assumption?
The book _______ that the 1969 moon landing had to be a hoax.
What is Asserts?
Saying "we are going to have to let you go" rather than "you're fired".
What is Euphemism?
In preparation for the quiz, Mia studied comma splices and fused sentences until she thought her brain would burst, finally, she put away her notes, convinced that she would remember the rules even on her death bed.
What is a comma splice?
To say something as a comment; to mention.
What is Remarks?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
What is Euphemism?
The atmosphere of the funeral was filled with appropriate ______.
What is Solemnity?
"Pigeons aren't real. Birds are a hoax"
What is Assertion?
Pancakes dripping with syrup, coffee steaming in big mugs, and bacon frying on the stove make breakfast at Grandma’s house a real treat.
What is proper grammar?
To state a belief or fact confidently and forcefully.
What is Asserts?
The state or quality of being serious, formal and dignified.
What is Solemnity?
He made an _______ that the mine was built in the sixties because it apparently looked old.
What is Assumption?
The term philosophers use for a strictly logical argument or dialogue.
What is Dialectic?
Hoping to relax after a busy week at work and school, Cheryl smoothed on some sunscreen, settled onto her pool raft, and opened her new Stephen King novel, then her neighbor cranked up the lawnmower, ruining the quiet.
What is a comma splice?
A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
What is Assertion?
The art or practice of logical discussion as employed in investigating the truth of a theory or opinion.
What is Dialectic?
I chose to ignore his rude _______ on the performance.
What is Remarks?
All dogs have ears; golden retrievers are dogs, therefore they have ears.
What is Deduction?
Derek wanted a ferocious pit bull terrier to scare off burglars, but his apartment complex did not allow dogs as a result, Derek had to settle for naming his goldfish Mr. Jaws and installing additional door locks.
What is a fused sentence?
Applying a general principle to a particular matter; using a commonplace to reach a conclusion.
What is Deduction?
Starts with the specific and moves to the general; uses the circumstances to form belief.
What is Induction?
The sight of my family home ______ pleasant memories from my childhood.
What is Evokes?
Susan pulled three pennies out of her bag of coins. All the coins in the bag must be pennies.
What is Induction?
Leila scowled at Professor Nelson, was muttering under her breath, and sighed heavily, but in truth she loved taking algebra exams.
What is parallel structure?