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Aristotle and Cicero on rhetoric as a tool of persuasion

As children we are conditioned to a particular form of discourse that is framed by a significantly complex set of variables including our culture, gender, ethnicity, birth order, political identity and power, religion, and personality.

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1,181 words

Socrates on truth, persuasion, and facing death in the Apology

In The Apology, Socrates contrasts his ability to address the crowd against more skillful speakers stating that he offers truth over eloquence (17b). In essence, he infers that others use the power of persuasion and slick words to sway others vs. The truth.

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American World War propaganda posters and targeted demographic persuasion

Propaganda posters provided a direct means of influencing public opinion and swaying American social norms in support of the First and Second World Wars. Imagery in propaganda posters targeted specific demographic groups, using shared principles and ideals including moral duty.

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Research Paper Graduate 1,670 words

Teleworking Proposal for Insurance Services Organization

A persuasion plan proposing teleworking at ISO, covering cost savings, employee morale, recruitment, and alignment with corporate environmental values.

Business

~9 min read

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1,242 words

Class and wealth's ironic effects on friendship in Jane Austen's novels

The Influence of Class and Wealth on Friendship in the Novels of Jane Austen: A Comment on Irony Jane Austen is the creator of some of the most memorable stories and characters to emerge from English novels; her men and women alike are rendered with a sharp eye for detail and a compassion that is…

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Winning through action, not argument: applying the laws of power

Win through your Actions, Never through Argument. Any momentary triumph you think gained through argument is really a Pyrrhic victory: The resentment and ill will you stir up is stronger and lasts longer than any momentary change of opinion.

~11 min read

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Psychological principles in television, advertising, employment, and the legal system

Typically when one hears the word "psychology" one immediately is drawn to thoughts of psychotherapy, people on a couch, Sigmund Freud like analysts using terms like "how does that make you feel?" And similar associations.

~5 min read

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Research Paper Undergraduate 2,223 words

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Social Skills and Development

Explores autism spectrum disorders, social skill deficits, behavioral therapies, and developmental research designs to support children with ASD in academic settings.

Psychology

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Research Paper Graduate 2,628 words

Rhetorical Devices in Car Advertisements: A Critical Discourse Analysis

A critical discourse analysis of rhetorical figures in U.S. car magazine ads (2000–2010), applying McQuarrie and Mick's framework to explore verbal and visual persuasion.

Communications

~14 min read

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Art therapy's historical origins and modern clinical applications

Art Therapy is form of therapy dating back to early 19th century Scotland, where mental asylum residents were given art materials and encouraged to paint and draw.

~9 min read

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