4924008979 | Emotional, Biased, or Slanted Language | A logical fallacy characterized by the manipulation of the recipient's emotions in order to win an argument, especially in the absence of factual evidence. | 0 | |
4924057569 | Equivocation | The misleading use of a term with more than one meaning or sense | 1 | |
4924059954 | Ambiguity or Obfuscation | This occurs when someone adopts a position after hearing, or presenting, an argument containing unnecessarily complex language that either impresses (when it shouldn't), confuses or deceives. | 2 | |
4924059955 | Euphemism | A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. | 3 | |
4924061892 | Doublespeak | Any language that pretends to communicate but actually does not. | 4 | |
4924064172 | Pretentious Language | Trying to sound intelligent by using long, complicated words, even though you don't know what they mean. | 5 | |
4924065848 | Bureaucratic Language | An official who is rigidly devoted to the details of administrative procedure. | 6 | |
4924065849 | Jargon | A use of specific phrases and words by writers in a particular situation, profession or trade. | 7 |
AP English Language: Language Fallacies Flashcards
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