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    The document defines and compares argument, persuasion, and propaganda. Argument aims to discover the truth through logical reasoning and evidence. Persuasion aims to convince someone of an opinion through emotional or moral appeals. Propaganda aims to spread ideas to help or harm people or causes through deliberate manipulation of logic and emotions.

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    The document defines and compares argument, persuasion, and propaganda. Argument aims to discover the truth through logical reasoning and evidence. Persuasion aims to convince someone of an opinion through emotional or moral appeals. Propaganda aims to spread ideas to help or harm people or causes through deliberate manipulation of logic and emotions.

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    ARGUMENT,

    PERSUASION, PROPAGANDA
    Argument

    Persuasion

    Propaganda

    Goal: Discover the "truth"


    General Technique: Offers good reasoning and evidence to
    persuade an audience to accept a "truth"
    Methods:
    * uses logos - an appeal to logic
    * considers counter-arguments - other perspectives on
    the issue
    * offers facts - information that is objectively true - that
    support the reasons
    * predicts and evaluates - examines or judges carefully -
    the consequences of accepting the argument
    Goal: To convince the reader to accept an opinion - a
    personal view, attitude, or judgment - as truth
    General Technique: Uses personal, emotional, or moral
    appeal to convince an audience to adopt a particular
    point of view
    Methods:
    * uses pathos - an appeal to emotion, or ethos - an appeal
    to right and wrong (ethical appeal)
    * may consider other perspectives on the issue
    * blends facts and emotion to make its case, relying often
    on opinion
    * may predict the results of accepting the position,
    especially if the information will help convince the reader
    or listener to adopt the opinion
    Goal: To spread ideas, information, or rumor for the
    purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a
    person
    General Technique: Deliberately manipulates logic to
    appeal to the emotions of the audience
    Methods:
    * focuses on its own message without considering other
    positions
    * relies on the audience's bias - subtle negative or positive
    feelings or slant toward a topic - and assumptions and
    may distort or alter evidence to make the case
    * ignores the consequences of accepting a particular
    position - a claim or stand on an issue

    Key Terms:
    Argument / Position: The claim the author establishes. Arguments should
    be supported with valid evidence and reasoning and balanced by the
    inclusion of counterarguments that illustrate opposing viewpoints.
    Bias: The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic.
    Counter-argument: Support for opposing viewpoints; other perspectives
    on an issue
    Defense of a Claim: Support provided to mark an assertion as reasonable.
    Elements of Nonfiction: Traits that mark a work as reportorial,
    analytical, informative or argumentative (e.g., facts, data, charts, graphics,
    headings).
    Opinion: A personal view, attitude, or judgment.
    Propaganda: Information aimed at positively or negatively influencing the
    opinions or behaviors of large numbers of people.
    Propaganda Techniques: Propaganda techniques and persuasive tactics
    are used to influence people to believe, buy or do something. Some common
    propaganda techniques and persuasive tactics are listed below:
    Name-calling is an attack on a person instead of an issue.
    Bandwagon tries to persuade the reader to do, think or buy
    something because it is popular or because everyone is doing it.
    Red herring is an attempt to distract the reader with details not
    relevant to the argument.
    Emotional appeal tries to persuade the reader by using words that
    appeal to the readers emotions instead of to logic or reason.
    Testimonial attempts to persuade the reader by using a famous
    person to endorse a product or idea (for instance, the celebrity
    endorsement).
    Repetition attempts to persuade the reader by repeating a message
    over and over again.
    Sweeping generalization (stereotyping) makes an
    oversimplified statement about a group based on limited
    information.
    Circular argument states a conclusion as part of the proof of the
    argument.
    Appeal to numbers, facts or statistics attempts to persuade the
    reader by showing how many people think something is true.

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