Persuasive Techniques

noun a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in 'I could sleep for a year'

• The author's use of hyperbole in his writing emphasizes the extreme nature of the character's emotions.
• She always uses hyperbole when describing how busy she is, like saying she has a million things to do.
• He's always exaggerating with hyperbole, like saying he's so hungry he could eat a horse.
• Her love for him was so strong, it was like a hyperbole that couldn't be contained.

noun A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric; an expert in public speaking or writing

• The renowned rhetorician delivered a compelling speech at the conference.
• I heard that the rhetorician is giving a talk at the event tonight.
• That rhetorician really knows how to spin a story to make it sound good.
• As a rhetorician of emotions, he knew exactly how to manipulate the crowd's feelings.

noun a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning

• The politician's argument was filled with sophistry, attempting to deceive the public with flawed reasoning.
• Don't fall for his sophistry, he's just trying to trick you with fancy words.
• That guy's sophistry is so obvious, he thinks he can fool everyone but he's just full of it.
• Her words were like a web of sophistry, weaving a complex and deceptive narrative.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

article A word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. the, a, an).

• It is unethical to stretch the truth in a court of law.
• I know you like to stretch the truth, but try to be honest this time.
• Stop stretching the truth, just tell it like it is.
• Sometimes in storytelling, it's okay to stretch the truth to make the story more interesting.

noun a person who is skilled in rhetoric or persuasive speaking

• The rhetor presented a compelling argument using persuasive language.
• The rhetor really knows how to talk people into things.
• That rhetor is a smooth talker, always convincing everyone of his point.
• The rhetor's words were like a powerful weapon, cutting through any doubts or objections.