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When opponents of abortion describe themselves as pro -life rather than as anti -women's right to choose, they're using positive emotive language, which is choice a.
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Positive emotive language is a persuasive language strategy that involves using words and phrases that have a positive or emotional connotation in order to appeal to the audience's feelings and values.
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In this case, by describing themselves as pro -life, opponents of abortion are positioning themselves as supportive of life, which is a value that is generally seen as positive.
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Using this language can help to create a more favorable impression of their position and make it more appealing to others.
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Attacking the person involves criticizing or attacking the character or motivations of the person who hold a different opinion rather than adjusting their argument.
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Propaganda is information, especially of a biased or misleading nature used to promote a particular political cause or point of view.
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And equivocation is the use of ambiguous or unclear language in order to deceive or mislead...