Running head: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE VERSUS LITERAL LANGUAGE 1 Figurative language versus literal language Abdoul Bah Professor Ed. Yancey Critical Thinking-PHI 210 01/22/2013 FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE VERSUS LITERAL LANGUAGE 2 The terms listed below will be defined and their function will be given with an example for each one. This assignment is to help understanding and using these terms in the logical and proper way. "Every
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any argument whatsoever. Slanters are the various linguistic devices commonly used to attempt to persuade without argument. Concealed claim contain dubious claim to a loaded question‚ such as “When did you stop beating your wife?”. The answer may conceal the fact which called as concealed argument. Source: Critical Thinking & Information Literacy across the curriculum‚ Retrieved from: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/ilac/Curric/kint/phil7.htm Answer (iii) In the principle of rational discussion
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Multiple-Choice Items that Demand Critical Thinking · Premise - Consequence Analogy Case Study Incomplete Scenario Problem/Solution Evaluation Premise - Consequence Students must identify the correct outcome of a given circumstance. Example: If nominal gross national product (GNP) increases at a rate of 10% per year and the GNP deflator increases at 8% per year‚ then real GNP: a) Remains constant. b) Rises by 10%. c) Falls by 8%. d) Rises by 2%. Note: To increase the difficulty
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1. Question : Reporter: A new campaign finance reform bill being considered by Congress would limit the amount of campaign contributions that political candidates can receive. However‚ a survey of candidates running for mayor‚ governor‚ and senate seats shows that not one of them favors the bill. Clearly‚ there is no desire among politicians to limit campaign contributions. Which one of the following points out the flaw in the reporter’s argument above? Student Answer: The reporter doesn’t
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Critical thinking is beneficial for many reasons. It can help students do better in school by improving their ability to understand‚ construct‚ and criticize arguments. It can help people succeed in their careers by improv¬ing their ability to solve problems‚ think creatively‚ and communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. It can also reduce the likelihood of making serious mistakes in important personal decisions‚ promote democratic pro¬cesses by improving the quality of public decision making
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create the correct and fast solution to solve our problems. One of the ways is to think critically. Thinking is a good process but thinking alone will not help us to develop our minds. That is when critical thinking may take place. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. Using critical thinking one makes a decision or solves the problem of judging what to believe or what to do. It helps us to build
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to relate generously to the topic‚ as well as have shared views‚ and opinions. Critically Thinking Professor of linguistics at Georgetown University‚ Deborah Tannen describes in her article “The Argument Culture” the diverse American society‚ and their progression towards more aggressive forms of communication. Tannen discusses how the American culture views their issues‚ questions‚ and conflicts as having two sides and two sides only (405). Constant opinions opposing one another
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Critical thinking‚ according to Micheal Scriven & Richard Paul are defined as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skilfully conceptualizing‚ applying‚ analyzing‚ synthesizing and evaluating information gathered from‚ or generated by‚ observation experience reflection‚ reasoning or communication as a guide to belief and action. Critical thinking is the general term given to a wide range of cognitive and intellectual skills needed to effectively identify‚ analyze and evaluate
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Critical Thinking The concepts of critical thinking and perception are both gaining increasing importance in the world today. Critical thinking allows one to understand difficult concepts in a manner that is clearer and more defined. One can more readily understand those concepts if they employ critical thinking. In all portions of everyday life‚ a person is expected to make independent judgments. Those judgments are based on experience and knowledge. Without the ability to think critically‚ every
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CRITICAL THINKING SCENARIO AN ASSIGNMENT ON MRS. AUDREY SMITH STD NAME : VIPIN ABRAHAM VARUGHESE GROUP : THIRD
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