Across
- 3. A strategic break in speech to build suspense, allow an idea to sink in, or emphasize a point.
- 4. A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." For example, "The world is a stage."
- 6. Presenting ideas or arguments in a series of three. This creates a sense of rhythm and completeness. For example, "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
- 7. The repeated use of a word, phrase, or idea for emphasis. This can be a word ("freedom, freedom, freedom"), a phrase ("I have a dream..."), or an entire sentence structure.
- 9. The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. For example, "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."
- 10. Address Speaking directly to the audience using "you," "we," or "us." For example, "I'm here today to talk to you."
- 12. A comparison between two things using "like" or "as." For example, "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
- 13. A short, personal story used to illustrate a point or connect with the audience.
Down
- 1. The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words in a phrase. For example, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
- 2. Exaggeration for emphasis or effect. For example, "I have a million things to do."
- 5. Questions Questions asked for effect, not for an answer. For example, "Can we truly be free if we don't speak our minds?"
- 8. Language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a vivid picture in the listener's mind.
- 9. A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. For example, "He was a real Romeo with the ladies."
- 11. The speaker's attitude toward the subject, which can be passionate, formal, humorous, or inspiring.