persuasion of groups by rhetoric theme
Someone uses fine words, speeches, rhetorical tricks etc. to influence a group of people.
2 total · 1 choice · 1 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ahh2x07 | choice | As pointedly alluded to in the title, Miles and Ed had an argument about whether Miles mustering his divine acting abilities and fatherly faith in his son to deliver an impassioned appeal could sway the jury despite the fact that there was not a shred of supporting evidence favoring their case. After Miles made his (rather theatrical) closing remarks it was revealed that he had lifted it verbatim from an old movie, and the ethics of doing so was explicitly discussed. |
| movie: Voyagers (2021) | major | Much was made of Zach playing to peoples fears about the possibility of a malevolent alien being aboard the ship in order to secure his de facto position as group leader. |