Across
- 3. The reason why the author is writing.
- 5. A set of reasons and evidence used to persuade someone.
- 6. Credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker or writer.
- 10. To repeat someone’s exact words.
- 11. The group of people the writer is trying to reach.
- 13. To examine something carefully and explain it.
- 14. The art of speaking or writing effectively to persuade.
- 16. A response that explains why the counterargument is wrong.
- 17. The way ideas are organized in writing.
- 18. Giving credit to the source of information.
- 20. To restate something in your own words.
- 22. The main idea or argument the writer is trying to prove.
- 23. To briefly explain the main points.
- 25. Something believed to be true without proof.
- 26. Facts, examples, or details that support a claim.
- 27. Appeal to logic, facts, and reasoning.
- 28. Information that helps prove a claim.
Down
- 1. An error in reasoning that makes an argument weak.
- 2. A broad statement that may not always be true.
- 4. Appeal to the audience’s emotions.
- 7. To prove something is wrong using evidence.
- 8. The writer’s attitude toward the topic or audience.
- 9. The opposite viewpoint to the main argument.
- 12. A personal opinion that may affect fairness.
- 15. Words or phrases that connect ideas smoothly.
- 19. A sentence that clearly states the main argument.
- 21. The explanation of how the evidence supports the claim.
- 22. A source that is trustworthy and reliable.
- 24. Trying to convince someone to agree with you.