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MISUSE EMOTIVE LANGUAGE - Coggle Diagram
MISUSE EMOTIVE LANGUAGE
STEREOTYPING :Stereotyping involves making generalized assumptions about a group of people based on preconceived notions, often leading to unfair treatment or discrimination.
"All young people are lazy," generalizing an entire age group unfairly.
"All immigrants are taking jobs from locals," stereotyping a group based on nationality.
"All politicians are corrupt," which stereotypes an entire profession based on preconceived notions.
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EUPHEMISM : Euphemisms are used to soften harsh realities or avoid offense, but can be misused to deceive or manipulate.
"The product contains natural ingredients," using a euphemism to imply health benefits without clear evidence.
"The military operation is a humanitarian intervention," softening the reality of a military action.
"The company is undergoing a strategic downsizing," euphemizing layoffs to minimize the emotional impact.
INNUENDO : Innuendo involves making indirect suggestions that imply something without explicitly stating it.
"There's more to the story than meets the eye," suggesting hidden information without revealing it.
"Let's just say that person has a 'reputation'," implying something negative without directly stating it.
"I heard something interesting about that person," implying something negative without specifying details.
PERSUASIVE COMPARISON : Persuasive comparison involves using comparisons to influence opinions or decisions.
"This car is like a work of art," comparing a product to something highly valued to evoke positive emotions.
"Supporting this cause is like fighting for justice itself," using a comparison to emphasize the importance of a cause.
"Choosing this policy is like choosing between freedom and oppression," using a comparison to evoke strong emotions and sway opinion.
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