Vocabulary Flashcards Units 1-4

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logos

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persuading through logical reasoning or data

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ethos

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persuading by appealing to credibility or experience

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pathos

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persuading through appealing to the emotions

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rhetoric

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the language of persuasion

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Euphemism

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A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt.

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Diversion

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Something that distracts attention from the main issue.

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Correlation

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A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

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Repudiate

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To reject or deny the truth or validity of something.

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Dispel

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To drive away or make something disappear, like a doubt or fear.

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Generalization

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A broad statement or idea applied to a group based on limited evidence.