Persuasive Language Techniques

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Across
  1. 1. Encourages people to laugh at opposing views and arguments
  2. 4. Aims to address readers personally eg. "we", "our"
  3. 8. Words repeated that emphasise key parts of the argument
  4. 10. question "Should we allow dangerous dogs to roam the streets?"
  5. 11. Belittles, embarrasses or insults opposing views
Down
  1. 1. Big statement or exaggeration
  2. 2. "A Monash survey showed that 70% of Australians believe..."
  3. 3. "The criminal was cunning, cruel and calculating."
  4. 5. Experts are called on to make one side seem stronger
  5. 6. A personal story from the writer or speaker
  6. 7. Aim to engage readers' feeling rather than their logic
  7. 9. Painting a word picture using similes or metaphors