Appeals – general
Definition
Appeals are attempts by the writer to drum up a particular sentiment or emotion in the reader. This feeling can then be used by the writer to direct the reader’s feelings towards their own contention.
Examples
There are countless sentiments and emotions that writers can appeal to, but common examples include:
- Appeal to sympathy
- Appeal to nationalism
- Appeal to family values
- Appeal to tradition or traditional values
- Appeal to common sense
- Appeal to hip-pocket
- Appeal to fairness
- Appeal to justice or sense of rights
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