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This glossary defines key terms and concepts.
Please note that words set in small capital letters are
themselves defined in the glossary.
F
fallacy, logical Faulty reasoning that can mislead
an audience. Fallacies include ad hominem, bandwagon
appeal, begging the question, either-or
argument (also called false dilemma), false analogy,
faulty causality (also called post hoc, ergo propter
hoc), hasty generalization, and slippery slope.
false analogy A fallacy comparing things that do
resemble each other but that are not alike in the
most important respects.
false dilemma See either-or argument.
faulty causality A fallacy that mistakenly assumes
the first of two events causes the second. This fallacy
is also called post hoc, ergo propter hoc.
field research The collection of first-hand data
through observation, interviews, and questionnaires
or surveys.
flashback In narrative (narrate), an interruption
of the main story in order to show an incident that
occurred at an earlier time.
font A variation of a typeface such as italic and bold.
formal writing Writing intended to be evaluated
by someone such as an instructor or read by an
audience expecting academic or businesslike argument
and presentation. Formal writing should be
carefully revised, edited, and proofread. See also
informal writing.
freewriting A process for generating ideas and
text by writing continuously for several minutes
without pausing to read what has been written.
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