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