Persuasive Techniques

4. Words that take the place of nouns used to persuade based on what word is used and the impact it has on the audience
5. Words that are used within certain groups and used to make the speaker sound like they know what they're talking about
8. Repeating words or phrases to call attention to them and to stick in the mind of the audience
9. A question that isn't mean to be answered but gets the audience to think or do something
10. To overstate or make something seem bigger or greater than it is to grab the attention of the audience or to emphasize a point
11. Words charged with meaning and meant to stir the feelings or thoughts of the audience
12. Descriptive words used to persuade by emphasizing and bringing in emotion

1. An appeal to logic and uses facts, logic, or evidence to convince the audience that the speaker's opinion is right
2. Short personal stories that persuade by making the audience feel connected to the speaker personally
3. Showing only one side of an issue to influence the audience to think the same thing that you do (or don't)
4. An appeal to emotion, usually makes the audience feel guilt, pity, or fear
6. Blanket statements about a group of people (stereotypes) used to connect with the audience subconsciously
7. A list of items used for easy memorization and to emphasize important details
13. Uses the credibility of the speaker to convince the audience that the speaker is an expert or someone who should be listened to