Rhetorical Elements and Logical Fallacies
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Antanagoge | A good point after a criticism |
| Dirimens Capulatio | Stating the counter-argument along with the fact to avoid being biased |
| Epizeuxis | Repetition of one word for emphasis |
| Parataxis | The juxtaposition of clauses in a sentence with out the use of a conjunction |
| Pleonasm | Using more words that needed to express an idea -- used for humor or emphasis |
| Argument from Adverse Consequences | Arguing that a statement is false due to the fact that the result is not wanted (especially if the result is negative) |
| Straw Man | Attacking and irrelevant point or argument |
| Genetic Fallacy | The claim that an idea, product, or person must be untrustworthy because of their nationality. |
| Amphiboly | When the structure of a sentence makes it have more than one possible meaning |
| Red Herring | A deliberate attempt to change the subject, often used in political debates. |
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