The Big 4 Emotions Flashcards

To fully grasp the functions of The Big 4 Emotions in copywriting, as outlined in "Take Their Money" (16 cards)

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Describe the 3 Key points of New/Novel

A
  1. New provides hope
  2. New includes Novel
  3. New dissuades categorization
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2
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What are the Alter Egos of New/Novel?

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Only/Exclusivity

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3
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Why might we use Only/Exclusivity?

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As an emotional force amplifier for New/Novel

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4
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What are the 2 reasons we use Easy/Effortless?

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  1. People are lazy
  2. People are insecure
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5
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If we’re using Easy/Effortless, and targeting laziness, how might we play into this more effectively?

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By reducing the perceived time your solution will take, with a step-by-step solution or a system.

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If we’re using Easy/Effortless, and targeting insecurity, why might the reader be insecure? And how might we play into this more effectively?

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  1. Maybe they tried a solution before and it failed them, and instead of blaming the product, they blamed themselves.
  2. Using the Alter Ego Anybody/Accessible to multiply the emotion Easy/Effortless.
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Why should we use the Easy/Effortless Alter Egos, Anybody/Accessible? And why is it effective?

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  1. To convey that process/product has been made fit for even the lowest common denominator.
  2. Even if people recognize they’re bad at something, they typically never view themselves as the lowest common denominator.
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8
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Why use “Not” statements?

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To build intrigue

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8
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Why use “don’t have to”, & “with nothing but” statements?

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To convey Easy/Effortless & Anybody/Accessible

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9
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What 2 goals does using Safe/Certainty accomplish?

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  1. Reduce skepticism
  2. Increase perceived value of offer
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10
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What counter-intuitive fact of human psychology does Safe/Certainty make use of?

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The fact that people view less risky offers as more valuable.

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How might we use Safe/Certainty & Predictable/Assured?

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Establishing patterns inside credibility, track record, testimonials, case studies, success stories, etc.

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12
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How might we encourage the reader to sell themselves on the offer using Safe/Certainty & Predictable/Assured?

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Leading the reader to predict or infer what will happen next; Leading the reader into noticing the patterns we want them to notice themselves.

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13
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Describe the 4 Key points of Big/Opportunity/Change.

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  1. The 3 other emotions can feed directly into Big/Change
  2. Big/Change demands attention
  3. Big infers Change
  4. The main reason anyone is reading your copy to begin with is because they want Change
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14
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What is the Alter Ego of Big/Change?

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Fast/Immediate

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15
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What 4 letter acronym is often used along with/plays well with Big/Change?