Techniques of Engage
Techniques of Logic
Emotional Appeals
100
Do you think the government even cares?
Rhetorical question
100
93% of all students are below the state's average.
Statistics
100
These lax laws are allowing criminals to run riot.
Appeal to fear.
200
We must act now, so our children's futures can be saved.
Inclusive language
200
Doctor Rhee Tard says that '...this disease is sweeping across the nation.'
Expert opinion
200
As proud Australians, it's our duty to help immigrants.
Appeal to patriotism
300
When I was a young girl, these shenanigans never even registered.
Anecdote
300
All toads are living beings, and deserve to be treated as such.
Fact
300
All of the city's hipsters are doing it - anyone who thinks they're cool should be too.
Appeal to conformity/fit in
400
Dutton's dastardly deeds are dumb.
Alliteration
400
Parental action is a personal responsibility, not a form of censorship. Therefore, V-chips in TV sets must be compulsory.
Logical reasoning
400
Any logical-minded individual would agree.
Appeal to intelligence.
500
His lies were as big as a house.
Hyperbole/exaggeration
500
Celebrating Australia Day has been an institution, and should not be changed.
Appeal to tradition