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Persuasive Language

20 minutes 37 seconds

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Closeup of a person holding a label card that reads, "Emotive Language". Caption. Emotive language; this appeals to our emotions.

Uses a humorous skit to illustrate various kinds of persuasive language. Includes emotive language, connotations, analogy, generalizations, cause and effect, and exaggeration. Implies that as each is learned and recognized in both speech and writing, the public is better able to make unemotional and informed decisions.

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Runtime: 20 minutes 37 seconds

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