Sneaky, Sneaky What Did You Just Say to Me?
In logical arguments, claims come in neutral forms – without the “bells and whistles” that evoke …
Critical Thinking
Don’t Fall for That Fallacy, Part Two
A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning that is often accidental. However, sometimes people use faulty …
Deductive Versus Inductive Reasoning
Reasoning can be an effective way to convince someone. You probably reason with others every day. …
Sneaky, Sneaky, What Did You Just Say to Me? Part Two
Language is so much a part of everyday life that you may not think about using …
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Euphemisms and Dysphemisms
People use euphemisms and dysphemisms to enhance what they really mean or to avoid directly saying …
Visual Rhetoric
Visual rhetoric communicates themes and ideas through images, color and text style. Art, display ads and …
How to Fact Check
Wondering how to Fact Check? For works that are purportedly “non-fiction,” how do we know what …
The Rhetorical Situation
Whenever you find yourself communicating with the intent of modifying someone’s or a group’s perspective, you …
Don’t Fall for That Fallacy, Part Three
By the age of 10, children have the ability to tell right from wrong, according to …
Don’t Fall for that Fallacy, Part One
When you fall for a fallacy, you are taken in by false or misleading reasoning. Some …