Persuasive Language

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Across
  1. 2. – Techniques that target emotions such as fear or sympathy.
  2. 5. – A response that counters or disproves an argument.
  3. 8. – A statement from a knowledgeable person used to persuade.
  4. 9. – Something that is known to be true and can be proven.
  5. 10. – A joke that plays on words to persuade or entertain.
  6. 12. – Numerical data used to support an argument.
  7. 13. – Words carefully chosen to create an emotional impact.
  8. 17. – A question that doesn’t require an answer.
  9. 20. – Information that supports an argument, such as facts and examples.
  10. 21. – A description that creates a vivid picture in the mind.
  11. 22. – A short, catchy phrase often used in advertising.
  12. 23. – A person in power whose words are used to persuade.
  13. 25. – A phrase that presents two opposing ideas to make a point.
  14. 28. – Extreme exaggeration for effect.
  15. 29. – A statement that makes something seem bigger or better than it is.
Down
  1. 1. – A broad statement that applies to everyone, even if not true.
  2. 3. – The repetition of the same sound at the start of words.
  3. 4. – Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.
  4. 6. – A short personal story used to persuade.
  5. 7. – Words that make the audience feel included, such as ‘we’ and ‘us’.
  6. 11. – A technique where three words or ideas are grouped for effect.
  7. 14. – Words that create strong emotional responses.
  8. 15. – A technique using logic and facts to persuade.
  9. 16. – Using credibility or trustworthiness to convince.
  10. 18. – A comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
  11. 19. – Giving human qualities to something non-human.
  12. 24. – Criticising or belittling an opponent’s argument.
  13. 26. – Persuasion that appeals to emotions.
  14. 27. – Words that appeal to the senses, such as sight and sound.