Persuasive Text Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 23 clues. Answers range from 4 to 27 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Description

refers to the author's unique set of ideas and opinions about a topic
the form most persuasive texts take
how an author supports his or her position
states the claim, or main point the writer is trying to make
statements that tell the reader why they should believe the claim
includes the facts, examples, or other data used to back up the reasons
restates the claim and summarizes the main points
evidence should be
evidence should be
evidence should be
evidence that is not directly connected to the claim and weakens the effectiveness of the claim
type of evidence
type of evidence
type of evidence
type of evidence
an author acknowledges that there is a view different from his or her own
provided by the author to effectively dismiss an opposing argument
information that is meant to stir up fear in readers
implies that "everyone is doing it"
makes a general statement that sounds authoritative
a general statement about a group of people
the author distorts the information presented to support a personal interest
words or phrases that affect how a reader thinks and feels

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