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Persuasive Vocabulary
Persuasive Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
10/02/2010

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word choice

Definition

 

 

the palette an author uses to paint a a picture for the reader

Term

 

 

loaded language

Definition

 

 

words or phrases that suggest strong emotions

Term

 

 

persuasion

Definition

 

the art of convincing others to change their minds or to take a certain action

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logical appeal

Definition

 

targets your ability to think using reasons and evidence

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emotional appeal

Definition

 

stimulates reader's feelings through anecdotes and word choice

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opinion

Definition

 

 

a belief or judgment

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anecdote

Definition

 

a brief story that brings situations to life using real people and specific events which readers can relate to

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cliches

Definition

 

worn out expressions like "few and far between"

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connotations

Definition

 

associations of feelings that a word suggests to appeal to emotions

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fact

Definition

 

statement that can be verified as true or false

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