Language Styles
Appeals
Persuasive Techniques 1
Logical Fallacies
Persuasive Techniques 2
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Words or phrases specifically chosen to evoke strong feelings or reactions in the audience, often used for persuasive effect.

What is emotive language?

100

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?

100

This persuasive technique uses the repetition of sounds to reinforce and argument

What is alliteration?

100

This personal attack that does not address the argument

What is an Ad Hominem?

100

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?

200

Informal words, phrases, or sayings commonly used in everyday conversation rather than in formal speech or writing.

What is inclusive language?

200

This logical fallacy invokes fairness, morality, or righteousness as a primary reason to accept a claim

What is an appeal to Justice?

200

This persuasive technique uses the same argument more then once to reinforce the point

What is repetition?

200

This distraction introduces an irrelevant topic or issue to divert attention from the original argument or point at hand.

What is a Red Herring?

200

This persuasive technique overstates or exaggerates an issue

What is hyperbole?

300

This technique aims to convey unity and shared viewpoints, ensuring that communication respects and represents all individuals equally.

What is inclusive language?

300

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?

300

The use of facts and statistics to support an argument

What is evidence?

300

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?

300

An overused phrase or idea that has lost its originality and impact due to its frequent repetition.

What is a cliche?

400

This specialised language used by a particular group or profession, often hard for outsiders to understand.

What is jargon?

400

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?

400

A sweeping statement that suggest that what is true for some is true for all

What is generalisation?

400

This argument that says because one thing happened then it will inevitably lead to other things happening

What is a Slippery Slope?

400

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?

500

Language that employs symbols, metaphors, and other stylistic elements to represent abstract concepts, often used in literature and poetry.

What is figurative language?

500

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?

500

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?

500

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?

500

This figure of speech conveys a meaning that is opposite to its literal sense, often highlighting an unexpected situation or outcome.

What is irony?