Critical Thinking: Rhetorical Devices 2

In this lecture from his Fayetteville State University Critical Thinking class, Dr. Sadler introduces several additional rhetorical devices used to produce persuasion and to skew perceptions positively or negatively. He addresses loaded questions, weasel words, downplayers, and the use of humor, satire, or sarcasm.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Loaded questions
• Weasel words
• Downplayers
• Use of humor
• Satire
• Sarcasm

[prep4md]

What book are they using?

[gbisadler]

@Swampymcswamp I had thought it might be something along those lines. And, so, yes, I think it does correlate with your distinction.

[Swampymcswamp]

@gbisadler Sharks being the ones who take advantage of vulnerability for personal gain. Marks being easy to take advantage and therefore vulnerable.

[gbisadler]

@Swampymcswamp What's that distinction?

[Swampymcswamp]

@gbisadler I think that the substance in this video correlates with my own compilation of the dichotomy of Marks and Sharks.

[gbisadler]

@Swampymcswamp Thanks! I'm glad you found the class session video helpful.

[Swampymcswamp]

Thumbs up because of the clarifications of keywords in this video.

[gbisadler]

Hopefully not because its flavorless or bitter

[Swampymcswamp]

This is my cup of tea.