ENG 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Deductive Reasoning, Pathos, Inductive Reasoning
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The word argument often means something negative. To understand someone"s logic, we need to find the reasoning behind it. Deductive reasoning: start with a premise that is a generalization about a large group and move to a specific conclusion. Inductive reasoning: start with a very specific premise and then move to a generalization about a larger group. Syllogism: there is a major premise, and then there is a minor premise, and then there is a conclusion: if a b, and b c, then a c. Ethos: calling on shared values or someone"s character as a method for appealing to an audience. Logos: using logic as proof for an argument. (numerical evidence) Pathos: using emotionally driven images or language to sway your audience. Does it make sense: the closure rule, why don"t we admit when we"re wrong, the usage rule, make sure everything you say has a reason.
