persuasive vocabulary

What does convince mean?

• argument

• persuade

• bias

• rhetorical device

A thesis, main idea

• bias

• persuasive

• central argument

• rhetorical question

ideas that are presented to oppose another argument

• counter argument

• bias

• central argument

• unbias

A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.

• hyperbole

• bias

• unbias

• counter argument

Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.

• hyperbole

• repitition

• rhetorical device

• propaganda

techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively

• rhetorical device

• rhetorical question

• propaganda

• argument

Repeating a word, phrase, or idea for emphasis or rhythmic effect

• propanganda

• hyperbole

• repitition

• bandwagon

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

• propaganda

• repitition

• hyperbole

• testimonial

A question asked merely for rhetorical effect and not requiring an answer

• rhetorical device

• logical fallacy

• rhetorical question

• stereotype

a mistake in reasoning

• rhetorical device

• logical fallacy

• bias

• persuasive