emotional appeal
Example Sentences
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The project’s genesis as an excavation of found material hints at concepts having to do with forgotten technology and lost futures, yet the emotional appeal of the music is palpable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
Heading off the lawyers wouldn't usually mean such an emotional appeal to "you and your heart".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
Perhaps it's the power of music, from its sheer emotional appeal to its lasting psychological impact, that also functions as a common thread between the kids watching and the parents dancing.
From Salon ● May 27, 2024
She made an emotional appeal for his help; the regional prosecutor’s office is now involved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
The stage affords the first test of a play's emotional appeal, and perhaps the best test of its dramatic power.
From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.
