Exasperated by own own pride, we allow praise of oneself to substitute for judgement regarding the truth of the claim.

a. Guilt trip
b. Wishful thinking
c. Apple polishing
d. Argument from pity

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Hello Tracy

Wikipedia : in rhetoric, a rhetorical device or resource of language is a technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience (the reader(s) or listener(s)). These emotional responses are central to the meaning of the work or speech, and should also get the audience's attention.

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