The Power of Argument: Essential Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. The act of convincing someone to accept a claim or take a specific action.
  2. 5. A type of writing that presents a claim and uses evidence and reasoning to convince the audience.
  3. 8. A short, personal story used as evidence to support a claim.
  4. 9. To disprove or argue against a counterargument using evidence and reasoning.
  5. 13. A brief reference to a well‑known person, event, or text used to strengthen an argument.
  6. 14. Repeating key words or ideas for emphasis in an argument.
  7. 15. A comparison between two unlike things to explain an idea or make an argument clearer.
  8. 18. An author's word choice
  9. 20. The writer’s attitude toward the subject, which influences how the argument is received.
  10. 21. An appeal to emotions to persuade the audience.
  11. 22. The main argument or position the writer is trying to prove.
  12. 23. A viewpoint that opposes the writer’s claim.
  13. 24. Intentional exaggeration used for emphasis or persuasive effect.
  14. 26. A question asked for effect, not an answer, used to guide the audience’s thinking.
Down
  1. 2. The group of people the writer is trying to persuade.
  2. 3. An appeal to logic, reasoning, and factual evidence.
  3. 4. A comparison using “like” or “as” to clarify an idea or make it more persuasive.
  4. 6. Techniques writers use—such as appeals, figurative language, or structure—to persuade.
  5. 7. Repeating a grammatical pattern to create rhythm or strengthen an argument.
  6. 10. Two opposite words used together for emphasis or effect in an argument.
  7. 11. Giving human qualities to nonhuman things to create vivid or persuasive descriptions.
  8. 12. A comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as” to clarify or persuade.
  9. 16. A statement that urges the audience to take a specific action after reading.
  10. 17. Facts, examples, data, or expert opinions used to support a claim.
  11. 19. Vivid language that appeals to the senses to make an argument more compelling.
  12. 25. An appeal to credibility or trustworthiness.