ELA Review
Across
- 4. a word that describes a word
- 5. the end of the essay where the writer gives final information the reader; leaves an impression
- 7. like paragraphs, but in a poem
- 9. the beginning of an essay where the author tries to grab the reader's attention
- 13. one sentence at the end of the introduction that tells the reader what they will read about
- 15. making sure you stay on topic
- 16. grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
- 18. the ideas and information in your writing
- 20. specific noun; a name; always capitalized
- 21. do this to every single paragraph you write
- 23. a word that conveys an action (run) or state of being (are)
Down
- 1. exaggeration
- 2. making your writing sound original
- 3. a word that describes a noun
- 6. making sure your ideas are in a logical order
- 8. a word that is spelled like the sound it makes
- 10. another word for an introduction
- 11. comparing two things using like or as
- 12. do this to every proper noun and the first word of every sentence you write
- 14. comparing two things without using like or as
- 17. nonfiction piece of writing that explains your views on a certain topic
- 19. the main information of the essay; at least 2 paragraphs
- 22. a general person, place, thing or idea