Rhetoric, Purpose, and Critical Concepts

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Across
  1. 2. The literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional associations.
  2. 6. The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word, beyond its literal definition.
  3. 7. An appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to persuade an audience.
  4. 9. The unique personality and style of a writer or speaker that comes through in their work.
  5. 11. A speech delivered by a character who is alone on stage, speaking their inner thoughts out loud for the audience to hear.
Down
  1. 1. A short, personal story about a real incident used to illustrate a point or make an idea more relatable.
  2. 3. The art of speaking or writing effectively and persuasively.
  3. 4. An appeal to the audience's emotions, such as pity, anger, or joy, to persuade them.
  4. 5. A long speech delivered by one character to other characters who are present and listening.
  5. 8. An appeal to credibility and trust, convincing the audience that the speaker is worth listening to.
  6. 10. The use of informal, everyday language or slang in speech or writing.