Difference between revisions of "Rhetorical distraction"
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==About== | ==About== | ||
A [[rhetorical distraction]] or {{l/alias|diversionary tactic}} is any form of [[rhetorical deception]] which attempts to draw attention away from (or to interrupt a chain of reasoning that would lead towards) a particular [[argument/conclusion|conclusion]], rather than [[argument/attack|attack]]ing the argument on its own merits. The general goal of all diversionary tactics is to [[change the subject]] without being obvious about it. | A [[rhetorical distraction]] or {{l/alias|diversionary tactic}} is any form of [[rhetorical deception]] which attempts to draw attention away from (or to interrupt a chain of reasoning that would lead towards) a particular [[argument/conclusion|conclusion]], rather than [[argument/attack|attack]]ing the argument on its own merits. The general goal of all diversionary tactics is to [[change the subject]] without being obvious about it. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:30, 3 August 2021
About
A rhetorical distraction or diversionary tacticA is any form of rhetorical deception which attempts to draw attention away from (or to interrupt a chain of reasoning that would lead towards) a particular conclusion, rather than attacking the argument on its own merits. The general goal of all diversionary tactics is to change the subject without being obvious about it.
Related
- Category page: rhetorical distraction