Fallacy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Assumption a claim that is accepted as the truth without sufficient evidence Inference When someone is making an inference, they are coming to a conclusion which is based on evidence, which in turn brings the individual to their conclusion. The conclusion however isn't explicit, but rather implied from the evidence. Inferences are different to assumptions because they are based on some evidence. However, inferences aren't always correct, and shouldn't be accepted as truth. Def...

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WGU D265 Exam (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Critical Thinking - Reason and Evidence _ Questions and Verified Answers_ 100% Correct_ Graded A QUESTION Usually when the audience comes out of a theater laughing, that means the film was funny. The audience leaving the theater after this film is laughing. So the film probably is funny. Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example? - Valid - Sound - Inductive - Deductive Answer: Inductive QUESTION All dogs can f...

Literary Conceit -->an extended metaphor, sometimes using apparent opposites to highlight an underlying truth pathetic fallacy -->ascribing feelings to things Paradox -->a contradiction or dilemma Similie -->A comparison using "like" or "as" Make me, O Lord, thy Spining Wheele compleate. Thy Holy Worde my Distaff make for mee. Make mine Affections thy Swift Flyers neate And make my Soule thy holy Spoole to bee. My Conversation make to be thy Reele And reele the yarn thereon...

PHI 105 Topic 3 Assignment; Fallacy Study Guide (1st Version)

English 126- Fallacy with complete solution

WGU D265 Pre- Assessment (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Critical Thinking - Reason and Evidence | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Everyone should vote. Which phrase would form an argument when added to this sentence? - because it is their duty - for the most honest candidate - in their assigned district - before the deadline Answer: because it is their duty Q: People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time. Which descriptor best characterizes th...

Question: According to the text, how do the views of stronger, more developed critical thinkers toward authority differ from those in earlier stages of cognitive development? Question: Briefly, in yo ur own words, state how the text defines “expert.” Question: When presented with a claim unsupported by reasons (for example, “the health risks of vaping have been underestimated”), what three options does a critical thinker have to evaluate such a claim? Question: Is the following statement...

1. Question: Select the fallacy that best describes the following statement: “If you believe in global warming you just believe everything you are told and don’t think for yourself.” 2. Question: Select the fallacy that best describes the following statement: “I don’t wear my seatbelt while driving anymore because I have three friends that all got in accidents while they were wearing their seatbelts.” 3. Question: Select the fallacy that best describes the following statement: “T...

Parable realistic and has a moral Legend exaggerated story about people Myth literary sub genre of a story that involves gods and heroes, usually expressing a cultures ideals Folktale language of the people, does not need a moral, and main purpose is to entertain Fairytales element of magic, usually follows a pattern, and presents an "ideal", may contain "magic 3" or "stereotyping" Fable non-realistic, has a moral, and animals are often the main character Fable Aesop- "The Fo...