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Which fallacy assumes that what is true for the whole must also be true for its parts?
Which fallacy assumes that what is true for the whole must also be true for its parts?
- Red Herring
- What is New is Good
- Fallacy of Division (correct)
- Appeal to Pity
What persuasive technique involves addressing opposing views to strengthen an argument?
What persuasive technique involves addressing opposing views to strengthen an argument?
- Reasoning
- Counterarguments (correct)
- Assertions
- Claims
Which persuasive technique claims that something is better simply because it is new?
Which persuasive technique claims that something is better simply because it is new?
- Red Herring
- Appeal to Authority
- Appeal to Novelty (correct)
- Fallacy of Division
What is the primary goal of argumentation?
What is the primary goal of argumentation?
Which example illustrates the Appeal to Pity fallacy?
Which example illustrates the Appeal to Pity fallacy?
Which language register is characterized by unchanged language used in formal contexts?
Which language register is characterized by unchanged language used in formal contexts?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of communication in multimodal texts?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of communication in multimodal texts?
What is the primary focus of informative communication?
What is the primary focus of informative communication?
Which form of discourse is primarily used to provide evidence-based explanations?
Which form of discourse is primarily used to provide evidence-based explanations?
What is an example of a digital multimodal text?
What is an example of a digital multimodal text?
Which of the following statements best describes a primary source?
Which of the following statements best describes a primary source?
Which language register is exemplified by conversations among close friends?
Which language register is exemplified by conversations among close friends?
What type of discourse primarily aims to persuade others using reasoning?
What type of discourse primarily aims to persuade others using reasoning?
What defines a secondary source?
What defines a secondary source?
Which type of reasoning leads from the general to the specific?
Which type of reasoning leads from the general to the specific?
What is an example of a fallacy that occurs when one attacks the person making an argument?
What is an example of a fallacy that occurs when one attacks the person making an argument?
Which of the following best describes 'circular reasoning'?
Which of the following best describes 'circular reasoning'?
Which fallacy misleads by suggesting a conclusion that does not logically follow the premise?
Which fallacy misleads by suggesting a conclusion that does not logically follow the premise?
What is 'Ad Baculum' in the context of argumentation?
What is 'Ad Baculum' in the context of argumentation?
Which of the following is an example of a 'hasty generalization'?
Which of the following is an example of a 'hasty generalization'?
What does the 'bandwagon argument' suggest?
What does the 'bandwagon argument' suggest?
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Language Register
Language Register
The level of formality in communication, determined by factors like context, purpose, and audience.
Multimodal Texts
Multimodal Texts
Texts that combine multiple communication modes (words, images, sounds, etc.) to convey meaning.
Linguistic (Text) Mode
Linguistic (Text) Mode
Words, sentences, and written language used in a multimodal text.
Informative Communication
Informative Communication
Communication aiming to share facts or knowledge without trying to persuade or influence.
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Discourse
Discourse
Structured and purposeful communication used in specific contexts to share meaning, persuade, or inform.
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Narration
Narration
A type of discourse that tells a story or events in sequence to entertain or inform.
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Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Original materials directly obtained from the subject of study or the source of information.
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Exposition
Exposition
A type of discourse that uses evidence to explain information clearly and objectively.
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Logic
Logic
The study of correct reasoning and using rules to evaluate arguments.
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Reasoning
Reasoning
The process of drawing conclusions from evidence, either using certain or probable reasoning.
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Deductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
A conclusion that is certain and follows directly from specific facts or premises.
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Inductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
A conclusion that is probable based on a pattern observed from specific examples.
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Fallacy
Fallacy
A flaw or error in reasoning that weakens an argument.
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Ad Hominem
Ad Hominem
Attacking the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself.
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Circular Reasoning
Circular Reasoning
An argument that repeats the conclusion without providing actual evidence.
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Non Sequitur
Non Sequitur
A conclusion that does not logically follow from the argument's premise.
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Assertion
Assertion
A statement made without proof, often relying on the speaker's confidence.
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Claim
Claim
The main point or argument you're trying to prove.
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Evidence
Evidence
Facts, data, examples, or expert opinions used to support a claim.
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Counterarguments
Counterarguments
Recognizing and addressing opposing views to strengthen your position.
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Language Register
- Language register refers to the level of formality in communication, determined by context, purpose, and audience.
- Categories include: Frozen (unchanged language), Formal (professional settings), Consultative (semi-formal), Casual (informal), and Intimate (private).
Multimodal Texts
- Multimodal texts use two or more communication modes (e.g., linguistic, visual, aural, gestural, spatial) to convey meaning.
- Examples of multimodal texts include print-based (magazines), digital (websites), live (performances), and spoken (podcasts).
Informative Communication
- Informative communication aims to share facts and knowledge without persuasion.
- It differs from persuasive (influencing attitudes/actions) and expressive (emotion/creativity) communication.
Discourse
- Discourse is the structured use of communication in specific contexts to share meaning, persuade, or inform.
- Forms of discourse include narration (storytelling), description (sensory imagery), exposition (evidence-based explanation), and argumentation (persuasion).
Obtaining Information
- Primary sources are firsthand information (e.g., interviews, experiments, diaries).
- Secondary sources interpret or analyze primary sources (e.g., books, research papers).
Rhetorical Appeals
- Rhetorical appeals are strategies to make arguments more effective.
- Appeals include ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic).
Logic and Reasoning
- Logic studies correct reasoning.
- Reasoning involves drawing conclusions from evidence, using deductive (general to specific; certain conclusions) or inductive (specific to general; probable conclusions) methods.
Fallacies
- Fallacies are flaws in reasoning that weaken arguments.
- Examples include argumentum ad hominem (attacking the person), circular reasoning (repeating the argument without evidence), non sequitur ("it does not follow"), flattery, appeals to force or threat, hasty generalization, argument from ignorance, bandwagon, appeal to pity, appeals to unqualified authority, fallacy of division, red herring, appeal to novelty.
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