Persuasive Technique Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Repeating arguments, images, expert evidence, appeals, emotive language, and big statements
  2. 8. An unspecific statement that states that the case being discussed is true for a majority of people
  3. 11. A play on words to suggest a different meaning
  4. 12. Using words such as us, we, you, our
  5. 14. Mocking opposing views; using humour to attack the logic of an argument
  6. 15. Painting a word picture of a scene or action; using similes, metaphors, analogies
  7. 18. of the first consonant sound in consecutive words
  8. 19. The deliberate use of strong words to play on the audience’s feelings
  9. 20. The main argument or point the writer is trying to make
  10. 21. Making your opponent look ‘bad’ - undermine, attack
Down
  1. 1. Using evidence from events in one’s own life
  2. 2. Aim to engage people’s feelings not logic
  3. 4. Using the results of research or professional opinions
  4. 5. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind
  5. 6. Using a question to which there is only one answer, or to which no answer is needed
  6. 7. Worn-out, overused expressions
  7. 9. Using language that exaggerates the problem or situation, such as big statements
  8. 10. Only one side of the matter is presented
  9. 13. This is where three things are listed together for emphasis
  10. 16. Writer’s draw on values, beliefs, patriotism, family values, youth, maturity, logic and emotions to persuade the reader
  11. 17. dismissive, belittling comment about a person or group