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A successful hoax has to be intriguing enough to peak the interests of most and believed by many.  Setting up a successful hoax takes strategy, and manipulation. An example of a triumphant hoax, is that of Barnum’s Feejee Mermaid; a … Continue reading →

The main tactics people use to persuade others that their hoax is real is ethos, pathos and logos. Ethos gives evidence of credibility, pathos taps into people’s emotions, and logos provides logic behind the hoax. In the piece about Joice … Continue reading →

For a hoax to be persuasive or successful the source must have an authority on the topic or Ethos. Alike, the audience is more apt to believe something that is highly detailed and supported by secondary sources. For example in … Continue reading →

Through the use of specific evidence such as dates, times, names, newspaper articles, and places, authors attempt to persuade readers that their hoaxes are non-fiction works. The tactic of using either common or uncommon names and other specifics often leads the … Continue reading →

Everyone is capable of falling into the hands of persuasion. Whether one is extremely gullible or particularly inquisitive, a persuasive hoax is capable of fooling even the most credible people. People commonly use publicity, phony evidence, and a believable tone … Continue reading →

The more detail that one includes in a hoax, the more credibility it has. As in any media form intended to persuade unconvinced viewers into accepting something as true, evidence dictates the weight the idea holds. For example, an argument … Continue reading →

A hoax is a deceptive story, meant to make the readers or audience believe that it is true. Hoaxes are often viewed negatively as being ruthless, not caring about the impact that it may have on the public and are … Continue reading →

A hoax is often the truth twisted in a way that benefits the person telling the fraudulent story. A hoax is meant to convince a large population that something that does not exist, exists. Meanwhile, literature is often perceived as … Continue reading →

Hoaxes are meant to commit a type of deception. The word “hoax” is often used when referencing urban legends or rumors. Hoaxes are also typically portrayed in a multitude of ways, whether it be through propaganda,  media, or even “word of mouth.” There … Continue reading →

Before determining whether a hoax should be considered a piece of literary work, it is first necessary to understand the definition. Literally, the word conveys a sense of mischievous deception: one who seeks glory, fame, or recognition through artfully taking … Continue reading →