appeal

(noun)

(a) An application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review. (b) The mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected. (c) The right of appeal. (d) An accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public. (e) An accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Related Terms

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  • ruling
  • litigant
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Examples of appeal in the following topics:

  • Using Different Kinds of Appeals

    • The two primary kinds of appeals are evidential and emotional appeals.
    • From a rationalist's point of view, evidential appeals are the only type of appeal that truly matter.
    • Evidential appeals are also the basis for scientific research.
    • Emotional appeals can manifest in a number of ways.
    • The only type of rhetorical appeal accepted in a courtroom in an evidential appeal.
  • Employ Empathy and Sensitivity

    • Appealing to the empathy and sensitivity of the audience is broadly termed an emotional appeal.
    • Emotional appeals can be a powerful rhetorical element of a persuasive speech.
    • However, emotional appeals can also backfire if used incorrectly.
    • If taken too far, an appeal to emotion can seem to be forced.
    • List the benefits and drawbacks of using an emotional appeal in your speech
  • U.S. Court of Appeals

    • The U.S. federal courts of appeals, also known as appellate courts or circuit courts, hear appeals from district courts as well as appeals from decisions of federal administrative agencies.
    • The thirteenth court of appeals hears appeals from the Court of International Trade, the U.S.
    • In addition, few appealed cases are heard in the higher courts.
    • Courts of Appeals, with the exception of one, are divided into geographic regions known as circuits that hear appeals from district courts within the region..
    • Discuss the role of the U.S. federal courts of appeals in the judiciary
  • Defining Emotional Appeal

    • An emotional appeal is used to sway the emotions of an audience to make them support the speaker's argument.
    • Pathos represents an appeal to the audience's emotions.
    • In an emotional appeal, persuasive language is used to develop the foundation of an appeal to emotion-based arguments instead of facts.
    • In debating terms, emotional appeals are often effective as a rhetorical device, but are generally considered naive or dishonest as a logical argument, since they often appeal to the prejudices of listeners rather than offer a sober assessment of a situation.
    • Children are more often than not toddled out as an appeal to emotion.
  • Producing an Emotional Appeal

    • Producing an emotional appeal requires an understanding of your audience and what may strike their emotions the most.
    • Pathos is an emotional appeal used in rhetoric that depicts certain emotional states.
    • These words can be used in a speech to intensify an emotional appeal to an audience.
    • It is considered by many as a prime example of successful rhetoric and emotional appeal.
    • Identify the components that produce an emotional appeal in a speech
  • Ethical Usage

    • When you make emotional appeals avoid unethical tactics, such as exploitative manipulation.
    • Emotional appeals are very powerful.
    • An emotional appeal may save you the trouble of working out a good argument.
    • In order to ethically portray an emotional appeal, be sure to avoid these inappropriate uses and manipulative techniques for emotional appeals.
    • Emotional appeals seek to cause members of the audience to feel a certain way.
  • Types of Courts

    • The federal court system has three levels: district courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court.
    • In these cases, the district courts have jurisdiction to hear appeals from such lower bodies.
    • The United States courts of appeals are the federal intermediate appellate courts.
    • In the latter case, many defendants appeal to the Supreme Court.
    • There is generally no right of appeal to the Supreme Court.
  • Defining Evidence

    • Evidential appeals can be used in both emotional and logical appeals, though the method for delivery differs.
    • The audience must be able to understand the evidence before it is used in an appeal.
    • Relevant Context: The evidence must be defined within the context of the appeal.
    • Information used in evidential appeals must serve two purposes at once.
    • First, it must be complete enough that it strengthens the appeal.
  • Deploying a Rational Appeal

    • A rational appeal uses logical arguments and factual evidence to persuade individuals.
    • When you focus on rational appeals you are dealing with the mind and cognition of the audience .
    • Invention is how you formulate arguments based on logos--rational appeal or logic.
    • You might use many different forms of evidence to support your rational appeal.
    • Basically, the burden of proof is on you the speaker as you develop your appeals to the audience.
  • Creating Advertisements

    • The place to begin the creative strategy is to ascertain the proper appeal to employ in the ad.
    • Identifying the appropriate appeal is just the first part of the advertising design process.
    • A popular appeal is to illustrate how the product may be used to best serve the needs of the consumer.
    • An opportunity to save time, money, or energy is always very appealing to consumers.
    • This type of appeal presents a company or corporation in a favorable light in order to create a favorable impression or image.
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