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Across
  1. 3. facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim
  2. 8. an argument or reaction directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining
  3. 9. where the writer considers an opposing opinion
  4. 10. the art of speaking and writing persuasively
  5. 11. a statement expressing the main idea of an argument
  6. 12. placing two ideas side by side to show contrast
  7. 13. a comparison between two things to explain an idea
Down
  1. 1. writing or speaking technique that helps to make arguments more persuasive
  2. 2. an argument is which the writer or speaker begins with what he or she is asserting and proves it by stating the same point a different way
  3. 4. an attempt to disprove the opposing opinion
  4. 5. asking a question to emphasize a claim or point
  5. 6. an explanation that states why others should accept a claim
  6. 7. a piece of writing or speech expressing and defending an opinion about a topic