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   Per·sua·sion

   /pərˈswāZH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something: "Monica needed plenty of persuasion before she actually left" Similar coaxingpersuadingcoercioninducementconvincingblandishmentencouragementurgingpromptinginveiglementtemptationcajoleryenticementwheedlingpressuremoral pressureinformal:sweet-talkingsmooth-talkingsoft-soapingarm-twistingrare:suasion
   • 2. a belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones: "writers of all political persuasions" Similar beliefopinionconvictionfaithcertaintycertitudeview
   • ▪ a group or sect holding a particular religious belief: "the village had two chapels for those of the Methodist persuasion" Similar groupgroupingsectdenominationpartycampsidefactionreligioncultaffiliationschool of thoughtbeliefcreedcredofaithphilosophy
   • ▪ any group or type of person or thing linked by a specified characteristic, quality, or attribute: humorous "an ancient gas oven of the enamel persuasion"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin persuasio(n-), from the verb persuadere (see persuade).

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   What is persuasion based on?

   • Persuasion tells the story of a second chance, the reawakening of love between Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth, whom eight years earlier she had been persuaded not to marry. Wentworth returns from the Napoleonic Wars with prize money and the social acceptability of naval rank.

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   Is persuasion a satire?

   • Unlike her novel Northanger Abbey, with which it was published, Persuasion (written 1815–16) is a work of Austen’s maturity. Like Mansfield Park and Emma, it contains subdued satire and develops the comedy of character and manners. Nikki Amuka-Bird (left) and Dakota Johnson in Persuasion (2022), directed by Carrie Cracknell.

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   What are some examples of persuasive techniques?

   • Some well-known persuasive techniques include: Logos: Using logic, reason, statistics, and facts to persuade. Pathos: Appealing to emotions to persuade. Ethos: Establishing credibility and trust by referring to authorities or ethical values. Antithesis: Contrasting ideas for emphasis. Example: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

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   Why is a persuasive message important?

   • This ability will help you engage in civil discourse and make effective changes in society. Even outside the political sphere, conveying a convincing message can benefit you throughout your personal, public, and professional lives.

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3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › persuasivenessPersuasiveness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   May 28, 2024 · noun. the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty. synonyms: strength. see more.

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   4 days ago · noun. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action. synonyms: persuasion. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Suasion." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/suasion. Accessed 31 May. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.

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   May 25, 2024 · Persuasion: Understanding the audience’s background and beliefs can guide the use of ethos, logos, and pathos, Aristotle’s established rhetorical techniques. These techniques can elicit emotional responses, credibility, and logical reasoning, influencing the audience’s opinions and decisions.

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   May 16, 2024 · Persuasion, novel by Jane Austen, published posthumously in 1817. Unlike her novel Northanger Abbey , with which it was published, Persuasion (written 1815–16) is a work of Austen’s maturity. Like Mansfield Park and Emma , it contains subdued satire and develops the comedy of character and manners .

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    May 25, 2024 · When and how to employ a variety of rhetorical devices in writing and speaking. How to differentiate between argument and rhetorical technique. How to write a persuasive opinion editorial and short speech. How to evaluate the strength of an argument. How to identify logical fallacies in arguments.