persuasive terms Flashcards
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Analogy
comparing two things, usually to show clarification or explanation
Rhetorical fallacy
no two-way responses, distract reader with various appeals instead of sound reasoning
Logical fallacy
error of reasoning
Caricature
a picture, description, or imitation of someone or something that certain characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque/ugly feeling
Leading question
a question that prompts or encourages the desired answer
False Assumptions/Incorrect Premise
an incorrect assumption made base off an argument
Explicit message
given directly to audience
implicit message
a message the audience can imply
ethos/ethics and credibility
building trust by stating your credibility or authority
appeal to fear
hopes to tap into a persons fear to persuade them
pathos/emotions
appealing to emotion by connecting with your audince throught their values and intrests
logos/logic
appealing to intelligence with well constructed and clearly argued ideas
bandwagon
taps into people desire to belong to something or idea