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Persuasive speaking crossword with ethos, pathos, logos, and argumentation vocabulary.
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Persuasive Speaking Crossword Puzzle

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A 23-clue crossword focused on persuasive speaking and rhetorical concepts for secondary students. Covers the classical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), reasoning strategies (induction, deduction), rhetorical terms (rhetoric, proposition, refutation), and cognitive barriers (fallacies, groupthink, prejudice). Use it as a vocabulary review for a persuasive speaking unit, a classroom warm-up, or a sub plan for Grades 9–12.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Writing
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated January 2024

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Print this crossword for classroom use, homework packets, or sub plans. Click 'View Crossword' to modify clues, adjust difficulty, or add your own words before downloading as a PDF. An answer key is included with every download.

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