Summary
Fallacy: Appeal to emotion
Definition: Occurs when someone tries to win an argument by evoking emotion, without using facts or logic
Example: When someone doesn't eat all their food and a person says, "There are starving people in other countries", making that person feel bad or guilty so they then eat the rest of the food.
Explanation: It is when someone tries to manipulate or persuade another's opinion or feelings by using either positive or negative emotions.
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hi kiara, i feel like i am a victim to this as well without realizing it. you explained it very well, well done!