Master the Art of Persuasion

Repetition, exaggeration, euphemisms, bandwagon appeal, and testimonials.

Rhetorical devices use language to either logically or emotionally influence the audience.

The President of the United States may repeat the word 'freedom' in a speech to emphasize the idea and try to influence the audience to support going to war.

<p>Testimonials are used to provide personal endorsements or experiences to persuade the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People often use rhetorical devices without realizing it because they are commonly used in everyday interactions and media.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhetorical devices are used when the goal is to persuade the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author has not provided any specific examples of rhetorical techniques in the given excerpt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of the candidate's speech is to persuade the rural population to support her in her election campaign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least four rhetorical techniques are required to be included in the candidate's speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>repetition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to make an idea seem more important</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An advertisement claiming a weight loss pill can make you lose 20 pounds immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Euphemism is a technique of making something seem less important. In advertising, it is used to soften the impact of potentially offensive or negative statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bandwagon appeal is when the writer or speaker implies that everyone else is doing or agreeing with something, and the audience should do the same to avoid being left out. It influences people by playing on their instinct to be included and part of a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers