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Propaganda-Distortion of data or Out of context or Card stacking or Cherry picking

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This technique is used to convince the audience b using selected information and not presenting the complete story.

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Propaganda-Testimonial

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when some respected celebrity (or alternatively someone generally hated) claims that an idea or project is good (or bad).

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Propaganda-Scapegoat

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this often used with guilt by association to deflect scrutiny away from issues. It transfers blame to one person or group of people without investigating the complexities of the issue.

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Propaganda-Artificial Dichotomy

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someone tries to to claim there are only two sides to an issue and that both sides must have equal representation in order to be evaluated.

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Propaganda-Deification

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an idea is made to appear holy, sacred, or very special and therefore above all law

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Conceit

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develops a comparison which is exceedingly unlikely but is nonetheless, intellectually imaginative

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Claim

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somebody gives an argument to support his position. To prove why a certain point should be excepted as logical.

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Catharsis

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an emotional discharge through which one can achieve a state of moral or spiritual renewal or achieve a state of liberation from anxiety and stress

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Cliche

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refers to an expression that has been overused to the extent that it loses its original meaning or novelty. Also refers to actions and events which are predictable because of some previous events

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Concession

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a literary device used in argumentative writing where one acknowledges a point made by one’s opponent

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