# 27. Rhetorical manipulation ## 27.5. Methodology/Refinements/Sub-species ### 27.5.2. Emotional Appeal #### 27.5.2.9. Appeal to Fear: Also called "argumentum ad metum" An argument is made by trying to induce fear towards the opposing side. Example: "Voting for him is the same as voting for the terrorists." ***Parent:** [[Emotional Appeal]]*