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15.oversimplification a drastically simple solution to what is clearly a complex problem

16.hasty generalization in inductive reasoning, a generalization that is based on too little evidenceor on evidence that is not representative

17.false analogy making a misleading analogy between logically unconnected ideas

18.either/or thinking seeing only two alternatives when there may in fact be other possibilities

19.begging the question assuming in a premise something that needs to be proven20.qualify an

assertion agree or disagree to a certain degree

Allusion- An indirect reference, often to another text or an historic event.Analogy- An extended comparison between two seemingly dissimilar things.

Abstract- an idea, quality, or characteristic that cannot be perceived with the senses (honesty,

independence, stupidity fear, alienation, happiness)

Annotation- Explanatory or critical notes added to a text.Antonym-. A word having a meaning opposite to that of another word

Audience- Ones listeners or readership; those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed

Casual Chain- A sequence of when one cause determines another.

Chronological Order-presents ideas according to the time in which they occurredClich- A tired expression.Classification- You put an object with a group of like things.

Concrete- Something that can be perceived through any of five senses.Denotation- The literal meaning of word; its dictionary definition.

Connotation- That which is implied by a word, as opposed to the words literal meaning. Diction- Word Choice.Colloquialisms- An informal or conversation use of language.

Contributory Cause- something less important that speeds up an effect. Digression-The use of material unrelated to the subject of a workDominant impression-in descriptive writing is the principal effect the author wishes to create for the

audience.

Euphemism- From the Greek for good speech, when referring to something unpleasant orembarrassing) a mild or less direct word used rather than one that is blunt or may be consideredoffensive.

Exemplification- to show or illustrate by example.

Etymology- an account of the origins and the developments in meaning of a word.

Exposition- a detailed description and explanation of a theory.

Ethos- A Greek term referring to the character of a person; one of Aristotles three rhetorical appeals

Pathos- A Greek term that refers to suffering but has come to be associated with broader appeals toemotion ; one of Aristotles three rhetorical appeals.

Logos- A Greek term that means; an appeal to logic; one of Aristotles three rhetorical appeals.