STAAR Review

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Across
  1. 3. a significant occurrence or happening, especially one with impact or importance
  2. 4. to examine two or more things to note similarities and differences
  3. 5. the most intense or important point in a story or event, often near the end
  4. 8. a person or being in a story, novel, or play, often with specific traits or roles
  5. 9. to add explanatory notes or comments to a text
  6. 12. to make changes in order to fit new conditions or needs
  7. 13. accepted practices or rules in writing, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  8. 14. the group of people who are intended to watch a performance
  9. 16. to revise or correct a written work, often focusing on grammar and structure
  10. 17. a small part of something that contributes to a larger picture
  11. 19. a visual representation or drawing used to explain something
  12. 20. to highlight the differences between two or more things
  13. 23. written communication, often between two parties
  14. 27. a section where an author thanks people who helped in the creation of a work
  15. 28. style of writing or speaking aimed at convincing the audience of a specific viewpoint
Down
  1. 1. the process of growth, change, or progression in a story or idea
  2. 2. logical and consistent, making sense as a whole
  3. 6. a preliminary version of a piece of writing or plan
  4. 7. a written work, typically part of a publication, such as a newspaper
  5. 8. idea the main idea that directs the content and development of a piece of writing
  6. 10. setting the social, historical, or cultural environment in which a story or event takes place
  7. 11. relationship or links between ideas, people, or events
  8. 15. a statement or assertion that something is true, often requiring evidence or support
  9. 18. purpose reason why an author writes a piece, such as to inform
  10. 21. the circumstances or background information surrounding an event or statement
  11. 22. the skill and technique involved in creating something, such as writing or art
  12. 24. a short piece of writing on a particular subject
  13. 25. the quality of being clear and easy to understand
  14. 26. a reason or set of reasons given to persuade others to accept a certain point of view