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Examples of Persuasive Techniques & Terms

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"Everyone else is wearing brand X jeans, so you should too!"bandwagon
A famous basketball player speaks in a commercial about how great Nike shoes are.testimonial
A puppy runs up the stairs with a baby. As the dog ages, he can no longer go up the stairs. The commerical is for dog food that prolongs life.emotional appeal
A political candidate has his photo taken with customers in McDonald's.plain folks
"Eating spinach will turn you into a world-class bodybuilder."false cause and effect
In a campaign speech to a logging company, a Congressman calls his environmentally concious opponent a "tree hugger."name calling
Your teacher feel sorry for you and tells your parents about all your good points, but doesn't mention the many homework assignments you didn't do!card stacking
An ad by a cigarette manufacturer proclaims to smokers: "Don't let them take your rights away!"glittering generalities
radio, TV, newspapers, magazines, etc.media
a funny drawing that exaggerates features, such as making a nose very largecaricature
Someone dislikes all 8th graders--with no good reason.bias
because you don't do well in baseball, you think you won't do well at bowlingtransfer



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