Persuasive Devices

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Across
  1. 2. Asking the audience to do something specific
  2. 3. Metaphors and similies used to be more impactful
  3. 4. Creating a feeling of missing out, by saying that other people are involved
  4. 10. Posing a question for effect, not to be answered
  5. 12. Exaggerated statements for emphasis
  6. 14. Repeating a word, phrase or idea to emphasise it's importance
Down
  1. 1. Using numbers and data to support an argument
  2. 2. Addressing the opposite point of view to prove it wrong
  3. 5. Short, personal stories
  4. 6. Creating a sense of urgency by suggesting something is limited and needs to have immediate action
  5. 7. Invoking concern about potential harms or threats
  6. 8. Comparing two things to highlight their similarities
  7. 9. A direct comparison of two things, using 'like' or 'as'
  8. 11. Using statements from authorities or experts to be credible
  9. 13. Using endorsements or quotes from people with credibility