APPEAL TO FEAR/SCARE TACTICS Madison Gentry
PICTURE ANALOGY This picture appeals to fear by showing the girl with a man’s hand over her mouth. The girl is the narrator of the statement and speaks in fear.
DEFINITION A strategy using fear to influence the public's reaction Creates appeal from emotion.
UNIVERSAL EXAMPLES "You know, Professor Smith, I really need to get an A in this class. I'd like to stop by during your office hours later to discuss my grade. I'll be in your building anyways, visiting my father. He's your dean, by the way. I'll see you later.“ “This company expects a high level of commitment; be here in the office finishing the proposal through the weekend. Don’t forget your employee review is Monday.”
CRUCIBLE EXAMPLE Abigail- “Let you beware, Mr Danforth. Think you be so mighty that the power of Hell may not turn your wits? Beware of it! There is--” Act 3, pg. 219 Danforth- “And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn and upon my signature?” Act 3, pg. 210
SOURCES "Fallacy: Appeal to Fear." Fallacy: Appeal to Fear. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar Bennett, Bo. "Appeal to Fear." Appeal to Fear. Logically Fallacious, n.d. Web. 16 Mar