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Words that Capture Nuance

Explore the subtle differences in language with these descriptive words and techniques. From conveying credibility to using rhetorical questions, enhance your communication skills.

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Words that Capture Nuance

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  2. Words that describe a delicate shade of difference

  3. Words that describe a delicate shade of difference Nuance

  4. The appeal that calls on an individual or other source as an expert to give credibility to the argument

  5. The appeal that calls on an individual or other source as an expert to give credibility to the argument Appeal to Authority

  6. Clarity and distinctiveness of pronunciation, choice of words in speaking or writing

  7. Clarity and distinctiveness of pronunciation, choice of words in speaking or writing Diction

  8. A statement or belief that the writer explains and then supports

  9. A statement or belief that the writer explains and then supports Assertion

  10. A mental leaning or prejudice or outlook about a person—unreasoned judgment

  11. A mental leaning or prejudice or outlook about a person—unreasoned judgment Bias

  12. Acknowledging other valid opinions or admitting of a point claimed in an argument

  13. Acknowledging other valid opinions or admitting of a point claimed in an argument Concession

  14. The attitudes and feelings associated with a word as opposed to it’s literal meaning

  15. The attitudes and feelings associated with a word as opposed to it’s literal meaning Connotation

  16. The state of offering reasonable grounds for being believed

  17. The state of offering reasonable grounds for being believed Credibility

  18. Pattern of thought that proceeds from specific details to the general conclusion (big picture)

  19. Pattern of thought that proceeds from specific details to the general conclusion (big picture) Deductive Reasoning

  20. An essay of opinion about a timely and important topic

  21. An essay of opinion about a timely and important topic Editorial

  22. A plausible argument using false or invalid inference

  23. A plausible argument using false or invalid inference Fallacy or False Argument

  24. A figure of speech that uses deliberate exaggeration

  25. A figure of speech that uses deliberate exaggeration Hyperbole

  26. To suggest or express indirectly

  27. To suggest or express indirectly Imply

  28. A pattern of thought that starts with a general idea and moves to the details

  29. A pattern of thought that starts with a general idea and moves to the details Inductive Reasoning

  30. Words t hat are slantaed for or against the subject

  31. Words t hat are slantaed for or against the subject Loaded Words

  32. A figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things

  33. A figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things Metaphor

  34. The “other side” of the argument

  35. The “other side” of the argument Opposing Viewpoint

  36. To convince one to think or to act in a certain way

  37. To convince one to think or to act in a certain way Persuade or Persuasion

  38. Method used in speaking or writing to get someone to agree with the speaker’s or writer’s point of view

  39. Method used in speaking or writing to get someone to agree with the speaker’s or writer’s point of view Persuasive Technique

  40. Spreading of ideas, information or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause or a person

  41. Spreading of ideas, information or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause or a person Propaganda

  42. Argument or proof that contradicts the opposing viewpoint

  43. Argument or proof that contradicts the opposing viewpoint Rebuttal

  44. A question that does not seek an answer but is asked for effect

  45. A question that does not seek an answer but is asked for effect Rhetorical Question

  46. The reflection of the author’s attitude toward the subject

  47. The reflection of the author’s attitude toward the subject Tone

  48. A persuasive technique where a product is associated with something attractive or respectable

  49. A persuasive technique where a product is associated with something attractive or respectable Transfer

  50. Thinking or writing that includes personal feelings, attitudes and opinions

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