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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.



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