Shared Flashcard Set

Details

(Utt) Persuasive Techniques
Nine techniques used in the medea to persuade
9
English
7th Grade
05/13/2011

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term

 

 

persuasive techniques

Definition
techniques used - especially in the media - to get an audience to act or behave a certain way
Term

appeal to

plain folks

Definition
the technique used to address common, everyday people with whom the majority can identify
Term
appeal to prestige
Definition
the technique that uses a well-known, well-respected person to get the audience to act or behave in a certain way
Term
appeal to emotions
Definition
the technique that is used to get to the audience on a personal level through such things as love, patriotism, hatred, etc...
Term
appeal to snobbery
Definition
the technique that appeals to those who feel superior to others
Term
testimonial
Definition
the technique that uses a well-known person to endorse an idea or product
Term
glittering generalities / card stacking
Definition

the technique that reveals only part of the facts about a topic;

 does not provide all the information available

Term
name calling / innuendo
Definition
the technique that is used to deliberately hurt others; uses negative and provoking language; hints and implies things without offering evidence
Term
band wagon
Definition
the technique that creates a desire to join a group; presents an "Everybody-else-is-doing-it" mentality
Supporting users have an ad free experience!