Across
- 3. a presentation of opposite views, typically to prove one is right
- 6. type of reasoning that makes the likeliest explanation based on incomplete data
- 7. the use of a word that modifies two more words, usually one more figurative than the other
- 8. type of reasoning that begins with a premise that is accepted as fact
- 12. the attitude regarding something
- 13. an extreme exaggeration not to be taken literally
- 15. a comparison that uses like or as
- 17. successfully bring about or reach
- 18. a sound in word form
- 19. to suit a particular person
- 24. rhetorical contrast of ideas by parallel words, clauses, sentences
- 25. a statement in the form of a question with no expected answer
- 28. the use of words to express the opposite or unexpected answer to the literal meaning
- 29. to make an idea known or understood
Down
- 1. the art of persuasion in writing and speeches
- 2. representing a thing or idea as a person
- 3. repetition of the initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words
- 4. an indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, politcal, biblical significance
- 5. to examine for the purpose of explanation and interpretation
- 9. quality of being trusted or believed in
- 10. the main points the author is trying to get across
- 11. appeal to emotion
- 14. the reason for which something is done or created
- 16. a direct comparison between two unlike things
- 20. a culutral expression that cannot be understood solely on the meaning of its word but must be learned as a whole
- 21. appeal to credibility
- 22. supporting detail for an idea
- 23. to give in order to help build or create something
- 26. appeal to logic
- 27. type of reasoning that makes a broad, generalized conclusion