Rhetoric and Argument

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Across
  1. 3. The reason why the author is writing.
  2. 5. A set of reasons and evidence used to persuade someone.
  3. 6. Credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker or writer.
  4. 10. To repeat someone’s exact words.
  5. 11. The group of people the writer is trying to reach.
  6. 13. To examine something carefully and explain it.
  7. 14. The art of speaking or writing effectively to persuade.
  8. 16. A response that explains why the counterargument is wrong.
  9. 17. The way ideas are organized in writing.
  10. 18. Giving credit to the source of information.
  11. 20. To restate something in your own words.
  12. 22. The main idea or argument the writer is trying to prove.
  13. 23. To briefly explain the main points.
  14. 25. Something believed to be true without proof.
  15. 26. Facts, examples, or details that support a claim.
  16. 27. Appeal to logic, facts, and reasoning.
  17. 28. Information that helps prove a claim.
Down
  1. 1. An error in reasoning that makes an argument weak.
  2. 2. A broad statement that may not always be true.
  3. 4. Appeal to the audience’s emotions.
  4. 7. To prove something is wrong using evidence.
  5. 8. The writer’s attitude toward the topic or audience.
  6. 9. The opposite viewpoint to the main argument.
  7. 12. A personal opinion that may affect fairness.
  8. 15. Words or phrases that connect ideas smoothly.
  9. 19. A sentence that clearly states the main argument.
  10. 21. The explanation of how the evidence supports the claim.
  11. 22. A source that is trustworthy and reliable.
  12. 24. Trying to convince someone to agree with you.