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I) Linguistic or verbal fallacies are those in which a conclusion is obtained by improper or ambiguous use of words or phrases.

1. ACCENT – It occurs only in speaking and consists of emphasizing the wrong word in a sentence; e.g., “He is a fairly good pianist,” according to the emphasis on the words [fairly or good], may imply of a beginner’s progress or insult of an expert pianist.

EXPLANATION – The accent or emphasis used within the statement in question gives a different meaning from that of the words alone. The key principle is that emphasis put on a word or phrase directs attention to those words, signifying importance. Emphasis in speech may be accidental or due to dialect but often reflects the deeper meaning of what a person really intends to say.

It’s been said that an expert is a person who’s made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field. This clever remark summarizes one of the essential lessons of learning, which is that people learn how to get it right by getting it wrong again and again. Educations isn’t magic. Education is the wisdom squeezed out of failure.

Let’s expand on this important concept. The question at the heart of the matter is simple: Why are some people so much more effective at learning from their mistakes? After all, everybody makes mistakes. The important part, however, is what happens next. Do we ignore the mistake, brushing it aside for the sake of our self-confidence? Or do we investigate the error, seeking to learn from it?