# 27. Rhetorical manipulation ## 27.5. Methodology/Refinements/Sub-species ### 27.5.2. Emotional Appeal #### 27.5.2.8. Appeal to Flattery Using complimentary language in order to deliver an unfounded claim, which, along with the compliment, is accepted by the victim. Example: "Surely an audience as intelligent and perceptive as you can see that this is a superb proposal." The implication is that if you don't find it superb, then you aren't that intelligent and perceptive. ***Parent:** [[Emotional Appeal]]*