Mastering Humanities and ELA Terms

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Across
  1. 7. The original story, straight from the time it happened.
  2. 8. The rollercoaster of events in a story.
  3. 10. The “why” behind the evidence.
  4. 11. A problem or challenge that shakes things up.
  5. 13. A smart guess based on the clues you’ve got.
  6. 18. Where and when the story magic happens.
  7. 19. How the author shows what characters are really like.
  8. 22. When the unexpected flips the story upside down.
  9. 23. The hero—or main character—of the story.
  10. 25. A comparison using “like” or “as” to paint a picture.
  11. 27. When one thing stands for something bigger.
  12. 29. A life story written by the person who lived it.
Down
  1. 1. The proof that backs up the claim.
  2. 2. The way someone looks at or understands a situation.
  3. 3. The timeline of events as they happened.
  4. 4. The words characters say to each other.
  5. 5. The teacher’s secret recipe for grading your work.
  6. 6. A story—or a retelling of events.
  7. 9. The big idea or lesson hiding in the story.
  8. 12. A treasure from the past, made or used by ancient people.
  9. 14. Fancy word magic—like metaphors and similes!
  10. 15. The true story of someone’s life, told by someone else.
  11. 16. A later explanation, using clues from the original.
  12. 17. The way someone sees the world—or a story!
  13. 20. The background story that makes everything make sense.
  14. 21. The writer’s attitude—are they serious, silly, or something else?
  15. 24. The big opinion or idea the writer wants you to believe.
  16. 26. The vibes or feelings you get while reading.
  17. 28. A creative comparison that skips “like” or “as.”