Transcript Blank Jeopardy - Western Reserve Public Media

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Words that describe a
delicate shade of
difference
Words that describe a
delicate shade of
difference
Nuance
The appeal that calls on
an individual or other
source as an expert to
give credibility to the
argument
The appeal that calls on
an individual or other
source as an expert to
give credibility to the
argument
Appeal to Authority
Clarity and
distinctiveness of
pronunciation, choice
of words in speaking or
writing
Clarity and
distinctiveness of
pronunciation, choice
of words in speaking or
writing
Diction
A statement or belief
that the writer explains
and then supports
A statement or belief
that the writer explains
and then supports
Assertion
A mental leaning or
prejudice or outlook
about a person—
unreasoned judgment
A mental leaning or
prejudice or outlook
about a person—
unreasoned judgment
Bias
Acknowledging other
valid opinions or
admitting of a point
claimed in an argument
Acknowledging other
valid opinions or
admitting of a point
claimed in an argument
Concession
The attitudes and
feelings associated with
a word as opposed to
it’s literal meaning
The attitudes and
feelings associated with
a word as opposed to
it’s literal meaning
Connotation
The state of offering
reasonable grounds for
being believed
The state of offering
reasonable grounds for
being believed
Credibility
Pattern of thought that
proceeds from specific
details to the general
conclusion (big picture)
Pattern of thought that
proceeds from specific
details to the general
conclusion (big picture)
Deductive Reasoning
An essay of opinion
about a timely and
important topic
An essay of opinion
about a timely and
important topic
Editorial
A plausible argument
using false or invalid
inference
A plausible argument
using false or invalid
inference
Fallacy or
False Argument
A figure of speech that
uses deliberate
exaggeration
A figure of speech that
uses deliberate
exaggeration
Hyperbole
To suggest or express
indirectly
To suggest or express
indirectly
Imply
A pattern of thought
that starts with a
general idea and moves
to the details
A pattern of thought
that starts with a
general idea and moves
to the details
Inductive Reasoning
Words t hat are slantaed
for or against the
subject
Words t hat are slantaed
for or against the
subject
Loaded Words
A figure of speech in
which an implied
comparison is made
between two unlike
things
A figure of speech in
which an implied
comparison is made
between two unlike
things
Metaphor
The “other side” of the
argument
The “other side” of the
argument
Opposing Viewpoint
To convince one to
think or to act in a
certain way
To convince one to
think or to act in a
certain way
Persuade or
Persuasion
Method used in
speaking or writing to
get someone to agree
with the speaker’s or
writer’s point of view
Method used in
speaking or writing to
get someone to agree
with the speaker’s or
writer’s point of view
Persuasive Technique
Spreading of ideas,
information or rumors
for the purpose of
helping or injuring a
cause or a person
Spreading of ideas,
information or rumors
for the purpose of
helping or injuring a
cause or a person
Propaganda
Argument or proof that
contradicts the
opposing viewpoint
Argument or proof that
contradicts the
opposing viewpoint
Rebuttal
A question that does not
seek an answer but is
asked for effect
A question that does not
seek an answer but is
asked for effect
Rhetorical Question
The reflection of the
author’s attitude toward
the subject
The reflection of the
author’s attitude toward
the subject
Tone
A persuasive technique
where a product is
associated with
something attractive or
respectable
A persuasive technique
where a product is
associated with
something attractive or
respectable
Transfer
Thinking or writing that
includes personal
feelings, attitudes and
opinions
Thinking or writing that
includes personal
feelings, attitudes and
opinions
Subjective