Argue or Persuade

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 1. Witty language used to convey insults or scorn (7)
  2. 5. Witty language used to convey insults or scorn (5)
  3. 7. A conceptual separation or distinction (8)
  4. 8. Extravagant exaggeration (9)
  5. 12. The act of making something more noticeable than usual (12)
  6. 14. A contentious speech act (8)
  7. 15. A mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior (10)
  8. 16. To win approval or support for (8)

Down

  1. 2. An opportunity to state your case and be heard (8)
  2. 3. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon (6)
  3. 4. The act of examining resemblances (10)
  4. 6. A military unit or region under the control of a single officer (7)
  5. 9. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (7)
  6. 10. An event that repeats (10)
  7. 11. Intended or having the power to induce action or belief (10)
  8. 13. To present reasons and ___ (5)