Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Strategic evidence refers to carefully selected and presented information used strategically in an argument. It involves choosing specific evidence that will have the greatest impact on persuading the audience.
Rhetorical devices are techniques used in writing or speaking to enhance persuasion, such as metaphors, similes, repetition, or rhetorical questions.
Emotional Appeal: Emotional appeal involves using language or evidence that evokes strong emotions in the audience to persuade them of a particular viewpoint.