Year 8 Argument and Persuasion

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Across
  1. 5. To prove a point or argument is false or unsound.
  2. 6. The response that disproves or weakens a counterargument.
  3. 10. To convince someone to think or act in a particular way.
  4. 11. To admit or acknowledge a point made by the opposing side.
  5. 13. To show a claim is reasonable by giving strong reasons and evidence.
  6. 15. Reasoning based on clear, structured thinking and valid connections.
  7. 16. A preference or prejudice that can affect fairness and objectivity.
  8. 17. A strong, debatable statement or main point in an argument.
  9. 18. The underlying reason why a person or group acts or argues.
  10. 19. Facts, examples, or data used to support a claim.
Down
  1. 1. An opposing viewpoint that challenges your claim.
  2. 2. The group of people a text or speech is aimed at persuading.
  3. 3. A persuasive strategy aimed at logic, emotions, or credibility.
  4. 4. The art of using language effectively to influence an audience.
  5. 7. The central argument or controlling idea of a text.
  6. 8. A logical explanation that links evidence to a claim.
  7. 9. A key point or assertion that a writer wants the reader to accept.
  8. 12. Language designed to stir up strong feelings in the reader or listener.
  9. 14. Information or explanation that backs up a claim or reason.
  10. 17. Believable and trustworthy; likely to be accepted as true.