Definitions
- Asking for something in a desperate or emotional way. - Making an emotional appeal to someone in authority, such as a judge or a boss. - Begging or imploring someone to do something or to change their mind.
- A formal written request addressed to an authority figure or organization. - Asking for a change in policy or action from a government or other official body. - Collecting signatures from people who support a particular cause or issue.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making a request or appeal for something.
- 2Both can be directed towards an authority figure or organization.
- 3Both can be used to bring attention to a particular issue or cause.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Petition is more formal and structured than pleading.
- 2Purpose: Pleading is often emotional and personal, while petition is more objective and focused on achieving a specific goal.
- 3Method: Pleading can be done verbally or in writing, while petition is typically a written document.
- 4Audience: Pleading is often directed towards an individual, while petition is usually addressed to a group or organization.
- 5Scope: Petition can involve collecting signatures from multiple people, while pleading is usually a one-on-one interaction.
Remember this!
Pleading and petition are both ways of making a request or appeal for something. However, pleading is often emotional and personal, while petition is more formal and objective. Pleading can be done verbally or in writing, while petition is typically a written document directed towards a group or organization.
