Key Concepts in Reasoning and Writing

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Inductive Reasoning

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A method of reasoning in which a generalization is made based on specific observations or examples.

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Deductive Reasoning

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A method of reasoning from the general to the specific, where conclusions follow logically from premises.

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Abductive Reasoning

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A method of reasoning in which one chooses the best possible explanation for a set of observations.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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Claim

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A statement that asserts something to be true, often used as a primary point to support or prove an argument.

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Evidence

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Information or details from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic, such as to inform, entertain, explain, or persuade.