Final Vocab Flashcards
(22 cards)
Ad Hominem
(In an argument) directed against the person rather than the position they are maintaining
Ad Populem
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
Allusion
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly, an indirect or passing reference
Analogy
A comparison between 2 things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
Anecdote
A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Colloquialism
A word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation
Connotation
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
Denotation
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
Diction
Word choice
Ethos
Using ethics in argumentation
Pathos
Using emotions in argumentation
Logos
Using logic in argumentation
Euphemism
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Generalization
A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases
Inversion
The action of inverting something or the state of being inverted
Loose sentence
Begins with a main clause that is followed by phrases
Periodic sentence
A sentence that is not complete grammatically or semantically before the final clause or phrase
Logical fallacy
Faulty reasoning in an argument
Argument
An exchange of diverging or opposite views
Pursuasive
Convincing some one through reasoning or temptation
Red herring
A point that is not related to the argument
Rhetoric
The art of effective or persuasive speaking
