Rhetoric Cross Word

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Across
  1. 4. the repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series
  2. 9. combination of two words of opposite meaning for dramatic, comedic, or provocative effect
  3. 10. a question posed for effect, not requiring an answer
  4. 12. several parts of a sentence or several sentences expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance
  5. 13. extreme exaggeration
  6. 14. a statement that says less than it means, often used for comedic effect
  7. 16. appeal to emotions
  8. 17. comparison using "like" or "as"
Down
  1. 1. contrasting, unlike elements put together in a surprising way
  2. 2. appeal to facts/statistics
  3. 3. sarcasm (a statement that expresses the opposite of the literal meaning of the words)
  4. 4. repetition at the beginning of the line/phrase
  5. 5. appeal to credibility
  6. 6. a brief reference to famous person or event -- often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible (can help to simplify complex ideas)
  7. 7. a type of metaphor in which non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities
  8. 8. repetition at the end of the line/phrase
  9. 11. a repeated word or phrase, used for emphasis
  10. 15. a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one
  11. 18. comparison without using like or as