Appeals to Emotion

Question 1

Appeal to Fear

Answer 1

Makes you afraid of the consequences of disagreeing

Question 2

Appeal to Pity

Answer 2

Makes you feel sorry for the speaker or his group

Question 3

Mob Appeal

Answer 3

Makes you want to be part of the crowd or one of the “common men”

Question 4

Snob Appeal

Answer 4

Makes you want to feel “special”

Question 5

Appeal to Illegitimate Authority

Answer 5

Shames you into agreeing by citing an illegitimate authority

Question 6

Chronological Snobbery

Answer 6

Makes you want to be part of an “old tradition” or a “cool, new thing.”