Editing Glittering generality (section)

{{short description|Phrase which appeals to positive emotion without supporting reason}}

In [[rhetoric]], a '''glittering generality''' or '''glowing generality''' is an [[Pathos|emotionally appealing]] phrase so closely associated with highly-valued concepts and beliefs that it carries conviction without supporting information or [[Logos|reason]]. Such highly valued concepts attract general approval and acclaim. Their appeal is to emotions such as [[Patriotism|love of country]] and home, and desire for peace, freedom, glory, and honor. They ask for approval without examination of the reason.  They are typically used in [[propaganda]] posters/advertisements and used by propagandists and politicians.  Often they are catchphrases or slogans.<ref>https://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~bpoulter/2001/pdfs/propaganda.pdf</ref>