Argument, Persuasion, and Propaganda

Mrs. Ryles (United States of America)
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  1. promote
    make publicity for; try to sell
    Promote an opinion on a particular position that is rooted in truth
  2. political
    involving or characteristic of governing or social power
    Offer “political advertising” for a particular position that may distort the truth or include false information
  3. advertising
    a public promotion of some product or service
    Offer “political advertising” for a particular position that may distort the truth or include false information
  4. distort
    twist and press out of shape
    Offer “political advertising” for a particular position that may distort the truth or include false information
  5. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
    Offers good reasoning and evidence to persuade an audience to accept a “truth”
  6. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
    Offers good reasoning and evidence to persuade an audience to accept a “truth”
  7. moral
    concerned with principles of right and wrong
    Uses personal, emotional, or moral appeal to convince an audience to adopt a particular point of view
  8. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
    Uses personal, emotional, or moral appeal to convince an audience to adopt a particular point of view
  9. point of view
    a mental position from which things are perceived
    Uses personal, emotional, or moral appeal to convince an audience to adopt a particular point of view
  10. rely
    have confidence or faith in
    Relies on emotions and values to persuade an audience to accept a particular position
  11. values
    beliefs of a group in which they have emotional investment
    Relies on emotions and values to persuade an audience to accept a particular position
  12. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
    Considers other perspectives on the issue
  13. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    Considers other perspectives on the issue
  14. evaluate
    judge; form a critical opinion of
    Predicts and evaluates the consequences of accepting the argument
  15. argument
    an assertion offered as evidence that something is true
    Predicts and evaluates the consequences of accepting the argument
  16. bias
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
    Relies on biases and assumptions and may distort or alter evidence to make the case
  17. assumption
    the act of taking something for granted
    Relies on biases and assumptions and may distort or alter evidence to make the case
  18. alter
    cause to change; make different
    Relies on biases and assumptions and may distort or alter evidence to make the case
  19. motive
    the reason that arouses action toward a desired goal
    What are the author’s motives for creating this message?
  20. reliable
    able to be depended on; consistent or steady
    Are these reliable and verifiable facts?
  21. ethical
    adhering to moral principles
    What ethical or moral values does this poster use to communicate its message?
  22. impression
    a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
    What is the overall impression of this message?
  23. propaganda
    information that is spread to promote some cause
    Today it is easy to see persuasive techniques in old propaganda, such as wartime leaflet bombs used to lower enemy morale and encourage defection. Scientific American (Apr 16, 2013)
Created on Tue May 14 15:20:40 EDT 2013 (updated Wed May 22 00:21:01 EDT 2013)

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