Across
- 1. The act of convincing someone to accept a claim or take a specific action.
- 5. A type of writing that presents a claim and uses evidence and reasoning to convince the audience.
- 8. A short, personal story used as evidence to support a claim.
- 9. To disprove or argue against a counterargument using evidence and reasoning.
- 13. A brief reference to a well‑known person, event, or text used to strengthen an argument.
- 14. Repeating key words or ideas for emphasis in an argument.
- 15. A comparison between two unlike things to explain an idea or make an argument clearer.
- 18. An author's word choice
- 20. The writer’s attitude toward the subject, which influences how the argument is received.
- 21. An appeal to emotions to persuade the audience.
- 22. The main argument or position the writer is trying to prove.
- 23. A viewpoint that opposes the writer’s claim.
- 24. Intentional exaggeration used for emphasis or persuasive effect.
- 26. A question asked for effect, not an answer, used to guide the audience’s thinking.
Down
- 2. The group of people the writer is trying to persuade.
- 3. An appeal to logic, reasoning, and factual evidence.
- 4. A comparison using “like” or “as” to clarify an idea or make it more persuasive.
- 6. Techniques writers use—such as appeals, figurative language, or structure—to persuade.
- 7. Repeating a grammatical pattern to create rhythm or strengthen an argument.
- 10. Two opposite words used together for emphasis or effect in an argument.
- 11. Giving human qualities to nonhuman things to create vivid or persuasive descriptions.
- 12. A comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as” to clarify or persuade.
- 16. A statement that urges the audience to take a specific action after reading.
- 17. Facts, examples, data, or expert opinions used to support a claim.
- 19. Vivid language that appeals to the senses to make an argument more compelling.
- 25. An appeal to credibility or trustworthiness.