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Definition
Why is it important to define terms in an argument?
prevents
miscommunication and confusion.
Dictionary:
basic meaning of a word
Genus:
larger group with shared similarities
Species:
characteristics that make it different from other species in the genus
Etymology:
history or origin of the word
Description:
explains word in greater detail
Example:
one instance to illustrate the word
Synonyms:
words with same or similar meanings
Antonyms:
words with opposite meanings
Procedural/operational definitions:
describes how or list steps the meaning of the word
Thesis Statement:
declarative statement of opinion that can be proven true or false.
Inductive Leap:
Accepts the conclusion because the premises are believable and provide ample proof for the conclusion.
Fallacy:
Commonly recognized bad arguments, Error in reasoning
Premise:
The pieces of evidence or proof you are giving to support your argument. It leads directly to the conclusion.
Conclusion:
What you believe or trying to prove.
2 Mistakes that cause fallacies:
vagueness, ambiguity
Vagueness
imprecise, fuzzy, unclear; wide meanings (nice, good, bad)
Ambiguity
several common meanings; unclear which meaning being used (evolution)
2 Fallacies caused by the mistakes of Ambiguity:
amphiboly, equivocation
Amphiboly
vague words used in two different ways of the same argument
Equivocation
word has alternative common meanings (buy, bye) (cool)
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