Modal Operators – Necessity

Using words that imply that some event or actitivity has to take place.

“…you must change…”

“…things have to…”

Double Bind

Offering the illusion of choice where none actually exists. “…you may find...

A word or phrase that signifies whether something is possible or could happen. ...

Changing verb (action) into a noun (object) and thus changing the meaning and creating ambiguity...

Using a persona reference in a statement without signifying someone specific. “People...

Running the endings and beginnings of sentences together to induce confusion as to the intention of...

Stating a value judgement without identifying the source of the judgement. “It’s...