Understanding Persuasive Techniques Flashcard

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What is Repetition in persuasive techniques?

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Repetition is a rhetorical technique where a word or phrase is repeated multiple times to emphasize a point or create a sense of urgency.

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What is an Analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two different things that highlights some form of similarity, often used to explain or clarify an idea.

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What is Circular Reasoning?

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Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, meaning the argument goes in a circle without providing valid evidence.

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What are Leading Questions?

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Leading questions are questions that are designed to guide the respondent towards a particular answer or conclusion.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to the audience's emotions, often used to persuade by evoking feelings such as sympathy, anger, or happiness.

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, where the speaker establishes trust and authority to persuade the audience.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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What is Juxtaposition?

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Juxtaposition is a technique where two or more ideas, characters, or places are placed side by side for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.

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What is Loaded Language?

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Loaded language is emotionally charged language that is intended to provoke an emotional response from the audience.

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.