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* [[Rhetorical manipulation]] is the negative use of [[rhetoric]], i.e. to promote false [[belief]]s
 
* [[Rhetorical manipulation]] is the negative use of [[rhetoric]], i.e. to promote false [[belief]]s
 
* [[Rhetorical distortion]] is where a [[rhetoric]]al argument is based on distorted truth
 
* [[Rhetorical distortion]] is where a [[rhetoric]]al argument is based on distorted truth
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** [[mainstream media/distortion|...in the mainstream media]] ([[mainstream media/distortions|instances]])
 
* [[Rhetorical deception]]s are specific techniques used for [[rhetorical distortion]]
 
* [[Rhetorical deception]]s are specific techniques used for [[rhetorical distortion]]
 
** [[:Category:Rhetorical deceptions|types of rhetorical deception]]
 
** [[:Category:Rhetorical deceptions|types of rhetorical deception]]
 
* [[rhetorical spin]]
 
* [[rhetorical spin]]
 
* [[interpretive framing]]
 
* [[interpretive framing]]
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
* {{wiktionary|rhetoric}}
 
* {{wiktionary|rhetoric}}

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Rhetoric is the art of manipulating a debate in order to convince others of a predetermined conclusion. At its best, it is used as a tool to convey difficult new ideas and get past existing cognitive bias in situations where a rational argument may be ineffective; at its worst, it is used to induce erroneous beliefs in others, which may lead to popular support for extremely harmful actions.

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