Slanted language refers to language that is used in a way that favors one side of an argument over the other, often in a manipulative or deceptive way. It can be used in propaganda, political or commercial, to deceive the audience into accepting a conclusion without question. Slanted language can take many forms, including:
- Labeling: The use of a highly connotative word or phrase to name or describe a subject or action.
- Euphemism: Using a positive connotation for a word or phrase that has negative connotations.
- Careful word choice: The meticulous choosing of words in order to most effectively communicate intentions.
Slanted language can be intentional or unintentional, and it can be difficult to avoid since language communicates both fact and feeling. Careful writers will be aware of the way their language presents an opinion, and careful readers will be conscious of the often deliberate slanting of language in the world around them.
