Critical vocabulary crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 16 clues. Answers range from 4 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
the side of an issue the writer favors
exaggerates the traits of an idea or person
the main argument of an essay
a statement that many people assume to be true but which may or may not be so
an argument that disproves or answers the opposing viewpoint
can be proven with data, observations, and reliable sources
an untrue idea from which an argument develops; if the starting idea is false, the rest of the argument is probably false
a question that tries to “lead” a person to give a specific answer
a word or phrase intended to provoke a strong emotional reaction in the audience
a type of fallacy (mistaken belief) dependent upon faulty, unreliable logic
states a belief, feeling, or value but cannot be proven
techniques that can influence the beliefs and actions of the reader or audience (ethos, pathos, logos)
the basic statement upon an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn
distracting the reader with various appeals instead of using sound reasoning; can be emotional, ethical, or logical in nature
a sentence stating an argument about a topic
the quality of being factually or logically sound
