The Strange Case of the Two Sullivans | National Review
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underlined: technique found; pick one to highlight its words dashed edge: in a quote, not counted tap a technique for why
4 paragraphs with no finding
“a random guy whose only discernible purpose in the race is to divert precious votes” … “the real Dan Sullivan”
↓Loaded Language · “a random guy whose only discernible purpose in the race is to divert precious votes”, “the real Dan Sullivan”Why ›
Charged wording belittles the second candidate and frames the vote-diversion as illegitimate, while stressing the incumbent's plight.Loaded Language · “faux Sullivan”Why ›
The term 'faux Sullivan' is a dismissive, charged label that casts a candidate or participant as fake rather than stating facts.4 paragraphs with no finding
Name Calling · “pro-illegal-alien Dems”Why ›
Labels Democrats with the derogatory, loaded term 'pro-illegal-alien' to discredit them rather than describe their policy positions.Loaded Language · “pro-illegal-alien”Why ›
Uses the charged term 'illegal-alien' to provoke a negative emotional reaction instead of neutral wording like 'undocumented immigrants'.2 paragraphs with no finding
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