Persuasive techniques Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 20 clues. Answers range from 3 to 23 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A question designed to make the audience reflect
the feeling that the language imparts
the specific target of the author
language that includes the audience and makes them feel part of the issue
when a word or phrase is used over and over again for emphasis
exaggeration
words intended to elicit an emotional response from the audience
the author's main argument
when a sound or letter is repeated in a row of words, eg. a headline
A play on words
Direct description
Description using the words 'like' or 'as'
Facts using survey or numerical results
A short story
An insult that may be without a logical basis
casual language, includes slang
using a quote or piece of advice from someone qualified in a particular area
drawing upon the reader's belief in the importance of family
playing upon the audience's sense of pride in being Australian
eliciting a feeling that something is fair or unfair
