Across
- 1. Persuasion using credibility or trustworthiness.
- 4. Repeating the same sound at the start of words.
- 7. A short, catchy phrase often used in advertising.
- 10. question A question asked for effect, not because it needs an answer.
- 11. Giving human qualities to non-human things.
- 13. Information that supports an argument, like facts or examples.
- 14. Persuasion using logic, facts, and reasoning.
- 16. words Words that trigger strong feelings (e.g., “tragic,” “beautiful”).
- 18. A comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
- 21. the argument Criticising or undermining an opposing view.
- 23. Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.
- 24. of three Grouping three ideas or words for a memorable effect.
- 25. words Words with strong emotional impact used to sway opinions.
- 27. Numerical data used to support an argument.
Down
- 1. Making something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is.
- 2. language Words that appeal to the five senses.
- 3. Something that is true and can be proven (e.g., “Water freezes at 0°C”).
- 5. A broad statement that applies to everyone, even if it’s not always true.
- 6. language Words that make the audience feel included or involved.
- 8. Persuasion that appeals to emotions.
- 9. Extreme exaggeration used for effect.
- 12. opinion A statement from a knowledgeable or qualified person used to persuade.
- 15. language Words chosen to make the audience feel strong emotions (e.g., “the helpless puppies shivered in the cold”).
- 17. Description that creates a vivid picture in the reader’s mind.
- 19. A joke that plays on words with double meanings.
- 20. A response that disproves or counters an opposing argument.
- 21. Presenting two opposite ideas to highlight a contrast.
- 22. A short personal story used to persuade.
- 26. A person with power or expertise whose words persuade.