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Words that describe a delicate shade of difference
Nuance
The appeal that calls on an individual or other source as an expert to give credibility to the argument
Appeal to Authority
Clarity and distinctiveness of pronunciation, choice of words in speaking or writing
Diction
A statement or belief that the writer explains and then supports
Assertion
A mental leaning or prejudice or outlook about a person— unreasoned judgment
Bias
Acknowledging other valid opinions or admitting of a point claimed in an argument
Concession
The attitudes and feelings associated with a word as opposed to it’s literal meaning
Connotation
The state of offering reasonable grounds for being believed
Credibility
Pattern of thought that proceeds from specific details to the general conclusion (big picture)
Deductive Reasoning
An essay of opinion about a timely and important topic
Editorial
A plausible argument using false or invalid inference
Fallacy or False Argument
A figure of speech that uses deliberate exaggeration
Hyperbole
To suggest or express indirectly
Imply
A pattern of thought that starts with a general idea and moves to the details
Inductive Reasoning
Words t hat are slantaed for or against the subject
Loaded Words
A figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things
Metaphor
The “other side” of the argument
Opposing Viewpoint
To convince one to think or to act in a certain way
Persuade or Persuasion
Method used in speaking or writing to get someone to agree with the speaker’s or writer’s point of view
Persuasive Technique
Spreading of ideas, information or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause or a person
Propaganda
Argument or proof that contradicts the opposing viewpoint
Rebuttal
A question that does not seek an answer but is asked for effect
Rhetorical Question
The reflection of the author’s attitude toward the subject
Tone
A persuasive technique where a product is associated with something attractive or respectable
Transfer
Thinking or writing that includes personal feelings, attitudes and opinions
Subjective