A form of argumentation which moves from the general to the particular to prove its point.
Deductive
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A way of presenting a logical argument: it consists of two propositions followed by a conclusion, which is the logical outcome of the first two statement.
Syllogism
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A syllogism in which one of the two premises is omitted.
Enthymeme
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A gap in the reasoning, usually due to the omission of one of the logical steps.
Hiatus
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A form of argumentation moving from the particular to the general.
Inductive
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A statement which is unrelated to what precedes.
Non sequitur
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Enumeration that follows a particular order.
Gradatio
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A progression towards increased meaning and intensity. The words or clauses build up towards a climax.
Auxesis
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The opposite progression, from the highest to the lowest.
Catacosmesis
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Card 2
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A way of presenting a logical argument: it consists of two propositions followed by a conclusion, which is the logical outcome of the first two statement.
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Syllogism
Card 3
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A syllogism in which one of the two premises is omitted.
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Card 4
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A gap in the reasoning, usually due to the omission of one of the logical steps.
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Card 5
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A form of argumentation moving from the particular to the general.
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