logic

dictionary

dictionary

basic meaning of a word

genus

larger group with shared similarities

species

characteristics that make it different from other species in the genus

etymology

history or origin of the word

description

explains words in greater detail

example

one instance to illustrate the word

synonyms

words with same or similar meanings

antonyms

words with opposite meanings

procedural/operational definitions

describes how or list steps the meaning of the word

thesis statement

declarative statement about your conclusion that can be proven true or false

inductive leap

accepts the conclusion because the premises are believable and provide ample proof 4 conclusions

fallacy

commonly recognized bad arguments or errors in reasoning

premise

pieces of evidence or proof you are giving to support your argument, leads directly to conclusion

conclusion

what you believe or are trying to prove

vagueness

imprecise, fuzzy, unclear; wide meanings (nice, good, bad)

ambiguity

several common meanings; unclear which meaning being used (evolution)

amphiboly

vague words used in two different ways of the same argument

equivocation

word has alternative common meanings being used