Persuasive Speeches - things to remember

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Across
  1. 2. The reason behind a persuasive text or speech. (7)
  2. 4. Placing two ideas side by side to highlight contrast. (13)
  3. 6. A figure of speech comparing two things without using "like" or "as". (8)
  4. 8. The group the speaker or writer is trying to persuade. (8)
  5. 11. A comparison to explain or clarify an idea. (7)
  6. 13. A series of three parallel words or phrases. (8)
  7. 16. Quoting someone with authority to strengthen a point. (2 words 13)
  8. 17. Words like "we" or "us" that make the audience feel involved. (2 words 17)
  9. 20. Repetition of initial consonant sounds for effect. (12)
  10. 21. The speaker’s attitude toward the subject. (4)
  11. 22. Words that stir strong feelings. (2 words 15)
  12. 23. Numbers used to support an argument. (10)
  13. 24. The act of convincing someone to believe or do something. (10
  14. 25. A comparison using "like" or "as". (6)
Down
  1. 1. Arguing against an opposing point to strengthen your own. (10)
  2. 3. Words with strong connotations used to influence. (2 words 13)
  3. 5. Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. (8)
  4. 7. A direct appeal for the audience to do something. (3 words 12)
  5. 9. Exaggeration used to emphasize a point. (9)
  6. 10. Persuasion by credibility or character. (5)
  7. 12. Persuasion using logic or reason. (5)
  8. 14. A question asked for effect, not meant to be answered. (2 words 19)
  9. 15. A short personal story used to illustrate a point. (8)
  10. 18. Persuasion by appealing to emotions. (6)
  11. 19. Saying something more than once to reinforce an idea. (10)