Argumentative writing vocab

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Across
  1. 4. a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information
  2. 10. a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense
  3. 11. appeal to emotion
  4. 13. how the author feels about the situation or topic
  5. 14. the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does
  6. 16. an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
  7. 17. appeal to logic or reason
Down
  1. 1. when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing
  2. 2. a statement of the author’s point of view
  3. 3. an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate
  4. 5. evidence facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning
  5. 6. words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic
  6. 7. show or prove to be reasonable
  7. 8. using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude
  8. 9. (also referred to as a bridge): explanation of how/why data supports claim (argumentative writing)
  9. 12. to disprove a statement or theory
  10. 15. appeal to ethics (let your reader know you are trustworthy (perhaps with personal expierience) and are using credible data that has been researched extensively)