Flash Cards
P E R S U A S I O N
The art of swaying others’ feelings, beliefs, or actions.
R E P E T I T I O N
To repeat oneself in a variety of ways (as a persuasive tactic is most powerful when the audience is not paying close attention)
A R G U M E N T
Speaking or writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports it with reasons and evidence
S T E R E O T Y P E
A dangerous type of over generalization. It can lead unfair judgments of people based on their ethnic background, beliefs, practices or physical appearances.
E M O T I O N A L A P E A L
Messages that create strong feelings to make a point
G E N E R A L I Z A T I O N
Broad statement about a class or category people, ideas, or things
F A U L T Y R E A S O N I N G
False or misleading statement (same as fallacy)
B A N D W A G O N
Suggests a person should believe/do because “everyone else is”
L O A D E D L A N G U A G E
Language consisting of words with strongly positive or negative connections
R E F U T E
A statement to prove that someone is wrong
R E B U T T A L
To prove (something) is false by using arguments or evidence; disprove opposing arguments
D E B A T E
A structure argument, that requires preparation, with two opposing teams
E D I T O R I A L
An opinion piece that usually appears in the newspaper or new broadcast; expresses opinions
C O U N T E R A R G U M E N T
An argument made to respond to the opposite view
R H E T O R I C A L Q U E S T I O N
Questions that have such obvious answers that they do not require a reply
