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Persuasive Essay Terms

Across
A systematic investigation; the gathering of information
To convince someone of something
Caesar's last words
An appeal to logic or reason
Reliable, believable, trustworthy
An attempt to discredit the counterclaim
The attitude of the speaker or writier
Refers to a writer's word choice
To prepare for publication
Facts used to support or prove an assertion
An appeal to passion or emotion
The beginning part (set up) of an essay
An opposing viewpoint
To put in your own words
The end part (wrap up) of an essay
An alphabetical record of a writers sources
The "rules" of English grammar
To support with reasons
Down
relies on the credibility or reputation of the speaker
A short piece of writing on a particular subject
To reconsider and make changes
A brief story told to make a point
Ordinary writing; not poetry
Used to introduce items in a series
Greek philosopher who coined the terms ethos, logos, and pathos
Another name for a writer's opinion statement
Beware this day (today)
The art of using persuasive language
Specific support for the opposing viewpoint
To present as one's own the writing of someone else
Used to connect main clauses, short sentences
A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others
The middle part (support) of an essay
A writer's reason for writing
A statement believed to be true