Rhetorical Appeals and Techniques

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Across
  1. 1. Disproving an opposing argument.
  2. 4. The direct relationship between an action and the result that follows
  3. 5. Comparing similarities or differences between two related things
  4. 7. Facts that are definitely true and do not need to be questioned
  5. 9. Appeal that uses reasoning with facts, statistics, or logic.
  6. 12. Acknowledging opposing views before reaffirming your own
  7. 14. A question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer
Down
  1. 2. Appeal that focuses on trustworthiness, credibility, or reputation of the speaker.
  2. 3. Appeal that persuades by triggering specific emotions in the audience.
  3. 6. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
  4. 8. A belief or judgment given by someone who is highly qualified on a subject.
  5. 10. A short, personal story used to illustrate a point
  6. 11. Language that creates a picture in the reader’s or listener’s mind.
  7. 13. Repeating something that has already been said or written