Question

Which of the following statements is true of loaded language appeals? (Select all that apply.)

a. These types of persuasive appeals are based on an author’s credibility.
b. These appeals play on a person’s morals, values, or sense of right and wrong, as a means to gain his or her support.
c. This type of appeal intentionally uses words or phrases that evoke an emotional response in an audience.
d. This type of appeal plays on a person’s feelings instead of facts and evidence to persuade.

Answer 1

a. These types of persuasive appeals are based on an author’s credibility.
c. This type of appeal intentionally uses words or phrases that evoke an emotional response in an audience.
d. This type of appeal plays on a person’s feelings instead of facts and evidence to persuade.