Plea
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Emotional Appeal
Used when expressing strong feelings to persuade or request urgently. Her tearful plea for mercy touched the audience.
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Serious Request
Emphasizes the importance or critical nature of the request. His plea for silence went unheeded in the noisy room.
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Non-legal Context
Can be used in everyday situations, not just in legal terms. The child's plea for a new toy was hard to resist.