ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

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Across
  1. 1. Facts, examples, or details used to support a claim
  2. 4. The main argument of an essay, usually found in the introduction
  3. 5. The opposing side’s argument
  4. 9. Appeal based on emotions
  5. 10. The focus of the thesis statement
  6. 11. Appeal based on logic and facts
  7. 13. A statement that shows what someone believes or thinks
  8. 15. The explanation that connects evidence to the claim
  9. 16. Numbers, percentages, or data used to support a claim
Down
  1. 1. Information from a reliable expert or study
  2. 2. Appeal based on trust or credibility
  3. 3. The exact words someone else said
  4. 6. A personal story used as evidence
  5. 7. The act of convincing someone to agree with you
  6. 8. A disagreement where two sides give reasons to support their opinions
  7. 12. Information that can be proven true
  8. 14. A sentence that states your opinion clearly