Persuasive Language

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Across
  1. 4. using experts or trusted sources to support an argument
  2. 7. facts or information shown using numbers
  3. 9. persuading by appealing to emotion
  4. 10. extreme exaggeration
  5. 12. a statement that encourages the audience to act
  6. 16. language that includes the audience using words like we or us
  7. 18. words chosen to create strong feelings
  8. 19. persuading by using logic reason or evidence
  9. 20. words that show certainty such as must will or should
  10. 21. repeating words or ideas for emphasis
  11. 22. a one sided or unfair viewpoint
Down
  1. 1. information that can be proven true
  2. 2. persuading by showing credibility or trustworthiness
  3. 3. a question asked to make the reader think rather than answer
  4. 5. repetition of the same starting sound
  5. 6. logical thinking used to support an argument
  6. 8. command words that tell the reader to do something
  7. 11. the writer’s attitude towards the topic
  8. 13. words with strong positive or negative connotations
  9. 14. a short personal story used as evidence
  10. 15. a belief or view that cannot be proven
  11. 17. broad statements that apply to many people or things
  12. 18. information used to prove a point