Across
- 2. - A word or phrase with multiple meanings, creating uncertainty
- 5. - The implied or associated meaning of a word
- 8. - A blend of two words to create a new one
- 9. - Turning verbs or adjectives into nouns for formality
- 10. - Command words used to instruct or persuade
- 11. - A question asked to create a dramatic effect
- 14. - A series of three parallel words, phrases, or clauses
- 16. - An appeal to credibility or ethics in persuasion
- 17. - A part representing the whole or vice versa
- 18. - The literal, dictionary definition of a word
- 19. - An overused phrase or idea lacking originality
- 20. - A word or phrase that represents something closely associated
- 21. - The omission of words for effect or conciseness
- 22. - Words or phrases used to soften statements
- 23. - Speaking directly to the audience to engage them
- 24. - Words that strengthen meaning, such as “very” or “extremely”
Down
- 1. - Words considered offensive or inappropriate in context
- 3. - Newly coined words or expressions
- 4. - Specialized language used by a particular group
- 6. - An appeal to emotions to persuade an audience
- 7. - The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one
- 12. - Unnecessary repetition of meaning within a phrase
- 13. - An appeal to logic and reason in argumentation
- 15. - The level of certainty or necessity in language
- 16. - Words that evoke strong emotional responses