Persuasive Speeches

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Across
  1. 2. Describing one thing as another to build a vivid mental image
  2. 6. A short, personal story shared to illustrate a key point
  3. 8. The art of effective speaking or writing to persuade an audience
  4. 10. The argument made to disprove or counter an opposing viewpoint
  5. 11. Deliberate exaggeration used to emphasize an idea
  6. 12. The rise and fall of your vocal pitch to convey meaning or emotion
Down
  1. 1. Describes vocabulary chosen deliberately to stir up strong feelings
  2. 3. Restating a key word or phrase multiple times for emphasis
  3. 4. The rhythmic flow and pace of spoken words during delivery
  4. 5. An opposing view mentioned to show you have evaluated both sides
  5. 7. Changing the pitch, volume, or tone of your voice while speaking
  6. 9. Repeating the initial consonant sounds in neighboring words for effect