Across
- 2. This is where three things are listed together for emphasis
- 6. Using the results of research or professional opinions
- 8. Insulting, dismissive, belittling comment about a person or group
- 9. The deliberate use of strong words to play on the audience’s feelings
- 10. Using words such as us, we, you, our
- 11. Mocking opposing views; using humour to attack the logic of an argument
- 13. Using a question to which there is only one answer, or to which no answer is needed
- 15. An unspecific statement that states that the case being discussed is true for a majority of people
- 17. Using language that exaggerates the problem or situation, such as big statements
- 19. Repeating arguments, images, expert evidence, appeals, emotive language, and big statements
- 20. Writer’s draw on values, beliefs, patriotism, family values, youth, maturity, logic and emotions to persuade the reader
- 21. Worn-out, overused expressions
Down
- 1. Repetition of the first consonant sound in consecutive words
- 3. Making your opponent look ‘bad’ - undermine, attack
- 4. Painting a word picture of a scene or action; using similes, metaphors, analogies
- 5. The main argument or point the writer is trying to make
- 7. A play on words to suggest a different meaning
- 12. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind
- 14. Aim to engage people’s feelings not logic
- 16. Using evidence from events in one’s own life
- 18. Only one side of the matter is presented