Copywriting
Tactic
Sequence Words in Alphabetical Order
Something just feels right, and we attribute this feeling to the semantic meaning.
Overview
Read this slogan:
- Bufferil eases pain
Subconsciously, this slogan feels pleasant because each word is positioned in alphabetical order (King & Auschaitrakul, 2020). Something just feels right, and you misattribute this feeling to the product.
- King, D., & Auschaitrakul, S. (2020). Symbolic sequence effects on consumers’ judgments of truth for brand claims. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 30(2), 304-313.