Across
- 4. a detailed explanation or examination of an idea, evidence, or text
- 7. downplaying a point to make it seem less significant that it actually is
- 11. an appeal to an audience's emotions
- 12. an argument that is issued in response to someone else's argument to show that the original claim is somehow incorrect
- 13. the last paragraph of an essay
- 14. background information to help the reader understand the topic
Down
- 1. a comparison between two unlike things using like or as
- 2. using descriptive details to appeal to the five senses
- 3. using exaggeration to emphasize a point or argument
- 5. a statement presenting an argument or position
- 6. is an argument that refutes a counterargument
- 8. the act of repeating words, phrases, or images to emphasize a point
- 9. an interesting way to start an essay and engage the reader
- 10. an appeal to an audience's intellect, reasoning, or logic
- 15. an appeal to an audience's sense of ethics or credibility