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Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy: Definition and ExamplesThe foundation of any logical argument is at least one credible, logical source to support it. You use a logical fallacy when you...January 3, 2023
What Is Dramatic Irony in Writing? Definition and ExamplesHave you ever wished you could pull a character aside and explain the situation to them? “Don’t worry, Romeo—Juliet is faking...December 28, 2022
How to Create Parenthetical CitationsParenthetical citations are in-text citations set within parentheses that summarize source details, such as the author’s last...December 22, 2022
How to Write Footnotes: Rules and ExamplesFootnotes are small notations at the bottom of a page that provide additional information or cite the source of a passage in the...December 19, 2022
Appeal to Authority Fallacy: Definition and ExamplesWhen you need to support a claim, it can be tempting to support it with a statement from an authority figure. But if done...December 14, 2022
When to Use Italics, With ExamplesItalic font, or italics, is a style of typeface in which the text appears slanted, like this. While italics are mainly used to...December 6, 2022
What Is the Hasty Generalization Fallacy?Lots of recent posts on the Grammarly blog have been about logical fallacies, so it’s safe to conclude Grammarly’s blog is...December 5, 2022
The Appeal to Hypocrisy Fallacy, ExplainedWouldn’t it be great if the next time you turn in an assignment a day late, your professor thought back to their own days as a...November 23, 2022
20 Types of Figures of Speech, With Definitions and ExamplesWriting is a craft. If you think of yourself as a craftsperson, then words are your raw materials, and figures of speech are one...November 21, 2022
How to Make an Essay Longer or ShorterTable of contents What is word count? 7 ways to reduce word count 6 ways to increase word count Word count FAQs How many times...November 16, 2022
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