State Test Vocab

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Across
  1. 5. the statement, position, or main idea, the writer is trying to prove
  2. 6. a disagreement, struggle or clash between characters
  3. 8. the naming of a thing or action by imitation of sound
  4. 10. giving non human objects human characteristics
  5. 13. comparison using 'like' or 'as'
  6. 15. the point or big picture the author wants the reader to understand
  7. 16. to break down the text into smaller parts to better understand
  8. 17. a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'
  9. 19. the information, facts, or clues to prove something is true
Down
  1. 1. the briefly restate the main points, or 'gist' of the story
  2. 2. what the author uses to develop a character (personality, looks, features, etc)
  3. 3. the way people view things
  4. 4. a phrase or sentence that has a different meaning than its literal meaning
  5. 7. an extreme exaggeration that is not taken literally
  6. 9. the lesson or message within a story
  7. 11. an 'educated guess' made by combining clues from the text
  8. 12. hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or text
  9. 14. creates an outcome different from what is expected
  10. 18. the sequence of events within a story