Across
- 2. the definition of a word or phrase; the message or important expression of a written text
- 5. clue the words used with a certain word, phrase, sentence, or paragraph that help explain or clarify its meaning
- 8. the author's attitude toward the subject demonstrated by word choice and imagery
- 10. relationship an association or a connection between two or more words
- 12. to come to a decision by investigation or reasoning
- 13. to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of something by a close and careful examination
- 15. a group of words that conveys meaning
Down
- 1. word/phrase a word/phrase that has more than one meaning
- 3. a strong effect; to have an influence on
- 4. a careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- 6. choice the authors thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to convey meaning
- 7. the words in a written selection; a selection
- 9. part a prefix, root, or affix
- 11. material a source used to obtain information
- 14. to make easier to understand