Vocabulary Flashcards
Define Persuasion
The art of swaying others feelings, beliefs, or actions
Define Repetition
To repeat oneself in a variety of ways
Define Argument
Speaking or writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports reason and evidence
Define Claim
The writers position on a issue
Define Evidence
A specific piece of information that supports the claim
Define Stereotype
A dangerous type of overgeneralization it can lead to unfair judgement of people backed on there ethic background or beliefs
Define Emotional Appeal
Message to create strong feelings to make a point
Define Generalization
Broad statement about a class or category of people, ideas, or things
Define Faulty Reasoning
False or misleading statements
Define Bandwagon
Suggest a person should believe/do because “everyone else is”
Define Loaded Language
Language consisting of words with strongly positive or negative connotations
Define Refute
A statement to prove that something is wrong
Define Rebuttal
To prove something is false by using arguments or evidence
Define Debate
A structured argument, that requires preparation, with two opposing teams
Define Editorial
An opinion piece that usually appears in the newspaper or new broadcast
Define Counter Argument
An argument made to respond to an opposite view
Define Rhetorical Question
Questions that have such obvious answers that they do not require a reply
Define Fallacy
False or misleading statements
Define Direct Adresses
A technic used in which the writer/speak addresses the audience by using the pronoun “you”\
BONUS: Define Propaganda
Form of communication that may use false/misleading information
