Appeal
Definition
Appeal refers to an attempt to attract interest or support from an audience through persuasive techniques such as logic (logos), emotions (pathos), or credibility (ethos).
Related terms
Rhetoric: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
Fallacy: A mistaken belief or deceptive argument that may appear logical but is actually flawed.
Counterargument: An opposing viewpoint presented to challenge or refute an argument.
"Appeal" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP US Government
Intro to Political Science
Study guides (1)
AP English Language - 2.1 Analyzing audience and its relationship to the purpose of an argument
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