Language guide · 8 entries
Absolutist framing
Presents a contested claim as settled.
Every entry says why the wording is loaded and what a neutral writer would use instead. An entry marked “depends on context” is highlighted only when Mantle’s AI confirms it is loaded where it appears.
as everyone knowseverybody knowseveryone knows
Pressures the reader to agree.
More neutral: state the evidence
beyond disputeno one deniesno one disputesnobody disputes
Usually false and always unverifiable.
More neutral: state the evidence
clearlyobviouslyplainly
If it were obvious, the word would be unnecessary.
More neutral: (omit)
common sensecommon-sensecommonsense
Asserts that disagreement is senseless.
More neutral: describe the proposal
indisputableindisputablyirrefutableundeniableundeniably
Announces certainty instead of demonstrating it.
More neutral: cite the evidence
make no mistakethe fact isthe reality isthe truth is
Throat-clearing that labels an opinion as fact.
More neutral: (omit) and state the claim with evidence
no doubtthere is no questionthere's no doubtwithout a doubt
Announces certainty instead of demonstrating it.
More neutral: (omit)
settled sciencethe science is settled
Even strong consensus has specifics; cite them.
More neutral: cite the studies and the level of consensus