ENC 1102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: Enthymeme, Syllogism, Inductive Reasoning

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Two methods of meaning making dictionary and example. Aristotle"s definition of rhetoric the available means of persuasion. Deductive reasoning a thought process that arrives at a specific conclusion based on logical premises and or facts. Slanting selecting words and or language patterns to lead readers toward certain positions an or points of view. Argument a reason consideration of an idea based on support. Analysis studying the parts to understand the whole. Inductive reasoning a thought process that arrives at a general conclusion based on observations and or experiences. Occam"s razor a principle stating that we should choose the simpler more reliable explanation whenever possible. Syllogism the equation of logic that is the classic form of reasoning. Enthymeme conditionals " in the mind" a conclusion based on because or if clause that justifies it. informal syllogism because part of the structure is implied. Premise previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.

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