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18 Cards in this Set
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Fallacy |
Erroneous belief, often based on flawed logic |
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Run-on sentence |
Two or more independent clauses incorrectly joined |
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Sentence fragment |
An incomplete sentence, likely a dependent clause |
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Independent clause |
Subject and a verb; a complete sentence [s v] |
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Dependent clause |
A subject and a verb preceded by a subordinating conjunction; it is not a complete sentence (SC S V) |
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Conjunction |
That which joins two independent clauses E.g. ,and ,but ,or ,yet ,so ,for ,nor ; |
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Subordinating conjunction |
That which precedes a subject and verb, making a dependent clause E.g when, while, as, before, after, because, even though, although, since |
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Counter argument |
A counter point that illustrates the opposing arguments position |
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Refute |
(N. Refutation) discussing the opposing stance, exposing it's short coming (v. "To refute") |
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Citation |
(V. To cite) naming the source of the quoted text you offer as evidence |
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Ellipsis |
Gk. "To omit" - symbol indicating omitted text |
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Colloquial |
Informal speech |
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Argument |
A formal discussion of opposing points where one adopts a stances and defends that position |
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Claim / thesus |
The stance (or position) one takes in a discussion or argument |
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Supporting claim |
Aka warrant : a key point that supports the claim / thesis |
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Evidence/ grounds |
Key data (quoted text stats, research, graphs, etc.) that reinforces the supporting claim |
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Analysis |
Looking closely and drawing logical conclusions based on the evidence presented |
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Constructive argument |
A reasoned point that supports the claim, adding credence to the stance |
