After earning a C on her essay, Mary approaches her English professor and says, “You are the coolest teacher I’ve ever had, and so stylish, too!”

Question

After earning a C on her essay, Mary approaches her English professor and says, “You are the coolest teacher I’ve ever had, and so stylish, too!” Which rhetorical technique is Mary using? a) cherry picking b) special pleading c) none d) wishful thinking e) appeal to flattery

Answer 1

The student is appealing to flattery by complimenting her teacher. 

Answer 2

This looks like flattery, which is answer (e).