Across
- 1. use of devices such as metaphor and simile
- 4. use of words which communicate a high amount of certainty that something will or won't occur
- 6. use of three similar words or phrases (usually adjectives) close together for emphasis
- 10. use of pronouns such as 'we', 'our', 'us' to personally involve the audience
- 11. numerical data, e.g. percentages
- 12. use of words which create a specific emotional response, etiher strongly positive or negative
- 14. using the same letters, words and phrases to reinforce an argument and ensure that the point of view being made stays in an audience's mind
- 15. a quote from someone who is qualified to comment on the topic at hand
Down
- 2. sweeping statements for dramatic effect
- 3. emphasis of points by exaggeration
- 5. repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of consecutive words
- 7. questions that do not require an answer and are asked for effect only
- 8. a personal story
- 9. something that is known or proven to be true
- 13. paint a word picture for audience, making the point visually, by comparison, or appeal to emotions.