L to J Terms, 1st quarter, 8th Grade

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Across
  1. 2. An old and traditional story that tries to answer basic questions about the origins of the world, events in nature, human life and social customs.
  2. 8. Purposeful conversation building on each other’s ideas.
  3. 11. The most important idea about a topic.
  4. 12. An explanation or interpretation in the form of comments or observations.
  5. 13. Reasons for actions.
  6. 14. A message about life or human nature that a writer shares with the reader.
  7. 16. Writing that educates the reader about a specific topic.
  8. 17. An opposing statement.
Down
  1. 1. Ideas that value the recognition and inclusion of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
  2. 3. A story that has been told and retold for many years and becomes a story that almost everyone knows.
  3. 4. A category of literary composition characterized by a particular style, form or subject matter.
  4. 5. A person, thing, or situation that is contradictory.
  5. 6. The feeling or atmosphere that an author creates for the reader.
  6. 7. Usage of scientific facts or elements in a made-up story.
  7. 9. Organizational form of writing according to purpose, style, and genre.
  8. 10. Information about the main idea.
  9. 14. The author’s attitude toward his or her subject.
  10. 15. A story.