AP Notes 38-41

Question 1

In argumentation, a formal fallacy (also called deductive fallacy) is a pattern of reasoning/thinking rendered invalid by a flaw in its logical structure that can be neatly expressed in a standard logic system. For example, propositional logic. An argument that is formally fallacious is always considered wrong.

Answer 1

Logical Fallacy

Question 2

Many believe that a prediction and a phrophsey are the same but they are mistaken. It is true both “forecast” that future but there is a significant difference. A phrophecy has all the elements of a prediction except the element of time. Without the element of time a phrophecy is hard to determine more of a religious connotation.

Answer 2

Phrophecy

Question 3

A forecast made by those who calculate the parameters of the subject involved after evaluating the odds they can predict the future.

Answer 3

Prediction

Question 4

A short, pointed, and memorable saying based on facts and is considered a ventable truth by the majority of people famous

Answer 4

Adage