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, Definition: Predicate the word that tells you something about the subject - almost always a verb
Definition: Subject the thing the sentence is about
Definition: The Details modifiers (adjectives/adverbs) or details contained in embedded clauses
Example w/o details: Candidates have an advantage
Example w/ details: Candidates [who can vastly outspend their rivals] have an [unfair]
advantage [in publicizing their platforms.]
Definition: Correlation Empirically observed co-variance
(Empirically: out in the world)
(Co-variance: change that happens together)
Definition: Referential Phrase a word or phrase that stands in for another word or phrase found somewhere in the
surrounding text
Definition: Logical Negation Binary Opposition
Example: the opposite of "poor" is "not poor"
Incorrect Example: The opposite of "poor" is "rich"
Definition: Sub-conclusion / major premise a statement supported by a portion of the argument which is used to support the main
conclusion
Definition: Contextual Argument someone else's argument found in the context of the stimulus
Note: Almost always begins with some variation of "Some people say..."
Method #1 to identify the premise Persuasion - get past the BS and realize what the author actually wants you to believe
Method #2 to identify the premise "Why should I believe this?" - identify a possible conclusion and ask yourself what
support the stimulus has provided to accept it
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE,
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[EXAM• STUDY GUIDE • SUMMARY • ASSIGNMENT]
A clean, organized resource designed for easy revision and reference.
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, Definition: Predicate the word that tells you something about the subject - almost always a verb
Definition: Subject the thing the sentence is about
Definition: The Details modifiers (adjectives/adverbs) or details contained in embedded clauses
Example w/o details: Candidates have an advantage
Example w/ details: Candidates [who can vastly outspend their rivals] have an [unfair]
advantage [in publicizing their platforms.]
Definition: Correlation Empirically observed co-variance
(Empirically: out in the world)
(Co-variance: change that happens together)
Definition: Referential Phrase a word or phrase that stands in for another word or phrase found somewhere in the
surrounding text
Definition: Logical Negation Binary Opposition
Example: the opposite of "poor" is "not poor"
Incorrect Example: The opposite of "poor" is "rich"
Definition: Sub-conclusion / major premise a statement supported by a portion of the argument which is used to support the main
conclusion
Definition: Contextual Argument someone else's argument found in the context of the stimulus
Note: Almost always begins with some variation of "Some people say..."
Method #1 to identify the premise Persuasion - get past the BS and realize what the author actually wants you to believe
Method #2 to identify the premise "Why should I believe this?" - identify a possible conclusion and ask yourself what
support the stimulus has provided to accept it
