Persuasion Flashcards by ELIZABETH VASQUEZ

Persuasion

Art of swaying others feelings

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Repetition

Repeat oneself

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Argument

Speaking or writing that express a position on a problem

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Claim

Writers position on an issue

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Evidence

Specific piece of information that supports the claim

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Stereotype

Dangerous type of overgeneralization, unfair judgement

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Emotional appeal

Creates strong feelings

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Generalization

Broad statement about a class or category of people, ideas, or things

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Faulty reasoning

False or misleading statements

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Bandwagon

Believe/do because “everyone else is”

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Loaded language

Consisting of words worth strongly positive or negative connotations

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Refute

Statement to prove that someone is wrong

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Rebuttal

Prove something is false

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Debate

Structured argument requires preparation

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Editorial

Opinion piece usually appears newspaper

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Counter argument

Argument made to respond

Rhetorical question

Question that has obvious answers

Fallacy

False or misleading statements

Direct address

Writer/speaker addresses the audience

Propaganda

Communication may use false information