Rhtorical Analysis
Across
- 2. The attitude of mood the speaker conveys
- 4. Appeal to logic
- 7. Deliberate decisions by the speaker (words, images, structure, style, etc.)
- 9. of Fact statement that asserts something is true or false is a Claim of_____.
- 12. statement that asserts something should or should not happen is a Claim of_____.
- 14. the stimulus for this specific text
- 15. Appeal to credibility/authority
- 16. a collection of ideas that create a clear stance on a topic with the goal to persuade
- 17. numerical data or statistics used to support a claim
- 19. non-numerical data that provides deep understanding of experiences, opinions, and behaviors
- 20. A statement that asserts the worth, quality, or morality of something is a Claim of_____.
- 21. an arguable statement that serves as the main idea for an argument.
- 22. the goal outcome or reaction of the text
- 23. facts that support the claim.
- 24. Appeal to emotion
Down
- 1. supports a claim by drawing a comparison between two similar, but separate, situations.
- 3. Information, such as quotes, paraphrases, or details from a reliable text or primary source
- 5. uses imagined scenarios or "what if" situations to explain, illustrate, or support an argument, rather than presenting verified facts.
- 6. the intended receivers of the text
- 8. the writer or speaker of the text
- 9. the time, place, and “climate” of when the text was written
- 10. Use of narrative or personal stories to support a claim
- 11. Strategies to persuade by connecting audience to logic, emotion, or credibility
- 13. Explanations of how the facts support the claim. They are the “so what” factor.
- 18. supporting claims that clarify or deepen the main claim.