ELA State Test Key Terms

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Across
  1. 1. An arguable statement that a writer presents to a reader to accept
  2. 3. A logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion or stance. Effective arguments are supported by reasoning and evidence.
  3. 4. A writers targeted reader or readers
  4. 6. To break down into parts and examine them; determine meaning from those parts
  5. 7. The main idea of a text: the central message may be directly stated or implied
  6. 9. To specifically quote information
  7. 12. The repetition of the first consonant sounds in a series of words in a sentence
  8. 14. How a character in a story is
  9. 16. The other side of the argument
  10. 17. Text structure in which the author uses numerical or chronological order to present items or events
Down
  1. 1. Text structure in which the author compares and contrasts two or more similar events, topics, or objects.
  2. 2. Text structure in which the author presents one or more causes and then described the resulting effects
  3. 4. Reference to a well-known mythological, literary, or historical person, place, or thing
  4. 5. A struggle, disagreement or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions
  5. 8. Correct
  6. 10. The implied or felt meaning rather than the actual meaning of a word
  7. 11. The language or meanings that surround a given word or phrase.
  8. 13. An author's main reason for writing
  9. 15. Comparison of two things to illustrate what they have in common