Persuasive Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. attacking the person instead of the argument
  2. 3. claiming something is true because many people believe it
  3. 8. restating a claim as its own proof
  4. 11. persuading by feelings rather than evidence
  5. 13. arguing that one action will lead to extreme consequences
  6. 14. the main argument or position in a persuasive text
  7. 15. misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack
Down
  1. 2. drawing a conclusion from too little evidence
  2. 4. an error in reasoning that weakens an argument
  3. 5. appeal based on the speaker’s credibility or character
  4. 6. to convince someone to think or act a certain way
  5. 7. facts or details used to support a claim
  6. 9. appeal that relies on logic, facts, and evidence
  7. 10. presenting only two choices when more exist
  8. 12. appeal that targets the audience’s emotions