Understanding Persuasive Techniques Flashcard

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Repetition in persuasive techniques?
Back
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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an Analogy?
Back
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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Circular Reasoning?
Back
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Leading Questions?
Back
Leading questions are questions that are designed to guide the respondent towards a particular answer or conclusion.
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CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Pathos?
Back
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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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Ethos?
Back
Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, where the speaker establishes trust and authority to persuade the audience.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Logos?
Back
Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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