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.