Rhetoric
Across
- 2. An appeal that builds credibility, trust, or authority with the audience.
- 7. To prove that an opposing argument is incorrect by using evidence and reasoning.
- 8. The author's reason for creating the text; what they want the audience to think, feel, or do.
- 12. The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
- 13. The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
- 14. The event, problem, or situation that inspired the author to create the text.
- 15. A deliberate decision an author makes (such as word choice, organization, or imagery) to help achieve a purpose or influence an audience.
- 16. The main argument or position the author wants the audience to accept.
- 18. The historical, cultural, or social circumstances surrounding the creation of a text.
- 19. An appeal to logic, facts, evidence, or reasoning.
Down
- 1. The person or organization creating or delivering the message.
- 3. A preference or opinion that affects how information is presented or interpreted.
- 4. The quality of being trustworthy, believable, and reliable.
- 5. The specific group of people the author wants to reach.
- 6. An opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the author's claim.
- 9. Facts, examples, quotations, statistics, or details used to support a claim.
- 10. The feelings or ideas associated with a word beyond its dictionary definition.
- 11. The art of using language effectively to inform, persuade, or influence an audience.
- 12. The author's deliberate choice of words to create meaning or influence the audience.
- 17. An appeal to the audience's emotions or feelings.