Explore Rhetorical Devices with a Crossword 

What is a type of imagery that says that one thing IS another?

What is the name for numerical data used to support an author’s viewpoint?

What can be rhetorical or non-rhetorical?

These are some of the claws that can be found in Teach Starter’s rhetorical devices crossword puzzle! 

Rhetorical devices are techniques that writers can use to influence their audience’s thoughts, emotions and actions. They are the foundation of any persuasive text, working their magic to convince the reader to agree with the author’s viewpoint.

This crossword puzzle has been designed to familiarize your students with some of the most common persuasive devices and their uses. The crossword contains 15 clues similar to those listed above.

This rhetorical devices crossword downloads as a printable PDF or editable Google Slides file. Answers are also included in both downloads.

By completing this activity, students will gain a deeper understanding of what rhetorical devices are and how they can be used to sway opinions, inspire action and create impact.

The Benefits of This Rhetorical Devices Crossword

This rhetorical devices crossword has been created by our dedicated teacher team to help teach your students about the various persuasive writing techniques authors use when writing persuasive essays. But did you know that there are many other additional benefits to using crosswords in your classroom? Here are just a few you may not have been aware of:

1. Vocabulary Enrichment – Crosswords enhance your students’ language repertoire by introducing them to new vocabulary.
2. Critical Thinking Skills – Crosswords provide opportunities for critical analysis as students apply their knowledge to solve the clues.
3. Contextual Understanding – Crossword puzzles help students make connections between abstract concepts and their concrete meanings.

Download to Teach Rhetorical Devices

Use the Download button above to access your preferred version of this rhetorical devices crossword. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)

As this resource contains an answer sheet, you may wish to print one copy only, then remove the answer sheet before making further copies.

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