Across
- 5. – Information that supports an argument, such as facts and examples.
- 6. – Something that is known to be true and can be proven.
- 8. – A statement that makes something seem bigger or better than it is.
- 10. – A phrase that presents two opposing ideas to make a point.
- 13. – Techniques that target emotions such as fear or sympathy.
- 14. – Using credibility or trustworthiness to convince.
- 16. – A response that counters or disproves an argument.
- 23. – Persuasion that appeals to emotions.
- 24. Language – Words that make the audience feel included, such as ‘we’ and ‘us’.
- 26. Question – A question that doesn’t require an answer.
- 27. – A short, catchy phrase often used in advertising.
- 28. – Giving human qualities to something non-human.
Down
- 1. of Three – A technique where three words or ideas are grouped for effect.
- 2. – Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.
- 3. Language – Words that create strong emotional responses.
- 4. – A short personal story used to persuade.
- 7. – Numerical data used to support an argument.
- 9. – A broad statement that applies to everyone, even if not true.
- 11. – Extreme exaggeration for effect.
- 12. Opinion – A statement from a knowledgeable person used to persuade.
- 15. – The repetition of the same sound at the start of words.
- 17. – A technique using logic and facts to persuade.
- 18. Figure – A person in power whose words are used to persuade.
- 19. Language – Words carefully chosen to create an emotional impact.
- 20. – Criticising or belittling an opponent’s argument.
- 21. – A comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
- 22. – A joke that plays on words to persuade or entertain.
- 25. – A description that creates a vivid picture in the mind.
- 27. Language – Words that appeal to the senses, such as sight and sound.