Language Styles
Words or phrases specifically chosen to evoke strong feelings or reactions in the audience, often used for persuasive effect.
What is emotive language?
This logical fallacy relies on the idea that "we've always done it this way" as its main reason for continuing a practice
What is an appeal to tradition and custom?
This persuasive technique uses the repetition of sounds to reinforce and argument
What is alliteration?
This personal attack that does not address the argument
What is an Ad Hominem?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a resemblance without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
Informal words, phrases, or sayings commonly used in everyday conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.
What is inclusive language?
This logical fallacy invokes fairness, morality, or righteousness as a primary reason to accept a claim
What is an appeal to Justice?
This persuasive technique uses the same argument more then once to reinforce the point
What is repetition?
This distraction introduces an irrelevant topic or issue to divert attention from the original argument or point at hand.
What is a Red Herring?
This persuasive technique overstates or exaggerates an issue
What is hyperbole?
This technique aims to convey unity and shared viewpoints, ensuring that communication respects and represents all individuals equally.
What is inclusive language?
This logical fallacy tries to convince people by scaring them about what might happen if they don't agree
What is an Appeal to Fear and Insecurity?
The use of facts and statistics to support an argument
What is evidence?
This logical fallacy involves misrepresenting an opponent's position to make it easier to attack, rather than addressing the actual point made.
What is Straw Man Argument?
An overused phrase or idea that has lost its originality and impact due to its frequent repetition.
What is a cliche?
This specialised language used by a particular group or profession, often hard for outsiders to understand.
What is jargon?
This logical fallacy rests on the belief that if an expert or authority says something, it must be true
What is an appeal to authority?
A sweeping statement that suggest that what is true for some is true for all
What is generalisation?
This argument that says because one thing happened then it will inevitably lead to other things happening
What is a Slippery Slope?
This short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person is often used to illustrate a point or capture the audience's attention.
What is an anecdote?
Language that employs symbols, metaphors, and other stylistic elements to represent abstract concepts, often used in literature and poetry.
What is figurative language?
This logical fallacy tries to sway people by invoking their devotion to a group, cause, or nation
What is an appeal to loyalty and patriotism?
This is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explaining or clarifying an idea, often suggesting they are alike in some way.
What is an analogy?
This fallacy falsely argues that since event Y followed event X, event Y must have been caused by event X.
What is Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc?
This figure of speech conveys a meaning that is opposite to its literal sense, often highlighting an unexpected situation or outcome.
What is irony?