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27:36 appeal to pity - portraying oneself as a victim to elicit sympathy, deflect criticism, and foster a sense of shared vulnerability with the audience.
: Clinton portrays herself as a victim of relentless attacks and opposition funded by special interests, fostering a sense of shared struggle with the audience against these forces.

1. Identify the technique being used:

glittering generalities
adding qualifiers
appeal to pity
honor by association
euphemism

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