Persuasive language

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Across
  1. 1. Persuasion using credibility or trustworthiness.
  2. 4. Repeating the same sound at the start of words.
  3. 7. A short, catchy phrase often used in advertising.
  4. 10. question A question asked for effect, not because it needs an answer.
  5. 11. Giving human qualities to non-human things.
  6. 13. Information that supports an argument, like facts or examples.
  7. 14. Persuasion using logic, facts, and reasoning.
  8. 16. words Words that trigger strong feelings (e.g., “tragic,” “beautiful”).
  9. 18. A comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
  10. 21. the argument Criticising or undermining an opposing view.
  11. 23. Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.
  12. 24. of three Grouping three ideas or words for a memorable effect.
  13. 25. words Words with strong emotional impact used to sway opinions.
  14. 27. Numerical data used to support an argument.
Down
  1. 1. Making something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is.
  2. 2. language Words that appeal to the five senses.
  3. 3. Something that is true and can be proven (e.g., “Water freezes at 0°C”).
  4. 5. A broad statement that applies to everyone, even if it’s not always true.
  5. 6. language Words that make the audience feel included or involved.
  6. 8. Persuasion that appeals to emotions.
  7. 9. Extreme exaggeration used for effect.
  8. 12. opinion A statement from a knowledgeable or qualified person used to persuade.
  9. 15. language Words chosen to make the audience feel strong emotions (e.g., “the helpless puppies shivered in the cold”).
  10. 17. Description that creates a vivid picture in the reader’s mind.
  11. 19. A joke that plays on words with double meanings.
  12. 20. A response that disproves or counters an opposing argument.
  13. 21. Presenting two opposite ideas to highlight a contrast.
  14. 22. A short personal story used to persuade.
  15. 26. A person with power or expertise whose words persuade.