Figurative language
Comparison using like or as
Simile
A positive or negative approach to a topic
Bias
try to persuade someone by using a famous person to endorse a product or idea
testimonial
how many types of rhetorical appeals are there?
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a traditional story, supernatural,explains something in human nature/the natural world
myth
Metaphor
oversimplified statement about a group (stereotyping)
Sweeping generalization
try to persuade by repeating a word or phrase over and over and over again
repetition
language that attempts to persuade the listener/reader
rhetoric
describes how the world/life BEGAN
Creation Myth
to make something easier to UNDERSTAND
clairfy
an attack on a person instead of an issue
Name calling
state your conclusion as proof of your arguement
circular arguement
use of FACTS/LOGIC/STATISTICS to persuade someone
logical appeal
the beliefs and cultural norms of a society are embedded in their stories.
Historical/cultural context
gets the point across QUICKER and EASIER.
making a broad conclusion based on 1 piece of specific information
Hasty Generalization
an attempt to distract the reader/listener with details that are not relevant to the arguement
Red herring
get a strong EMOTIONAL reaction (SYMAPTHY/ANGER0 to persuade someone
emotional appeal
ridiculing/criticizing/making fun of something in order to improve it.
Satire
draw your attention to what is IMPORTANT or INTERESTING
Emphasize
information/misinformation aimed to influence or control people
propaganda
Try to persuade someone by appealing to their emptions (anger and sympathy)
Emotional appeal
Try to persuade someone by showing how many people think something is true
Appeals to numbers, facts, or statistics
vivid descriptions that appeal to the 5 senses.
Imagery