Across
- 4. A struggle or problem in the story.
- 9. The voice telling the story.
- 10. A direct comparison without using “like” or “as.”
- 11. A smart guess using clues and your own knowledge.
- 12. When something represents a bigger idea.
- 13. An exaggeration for effect.
- 17. Hints about what might happen later.
- 18. Repeating the same beginning sound.
- 19. Idea What a text is mostly about.
- 20. Conversations between characters.
- 23. The end of the story where conflicts are solved.
- 24. The sequence of events in a story.
- 25. An opinion that may not be fair.
Down
- 1. Giving human traits to nonhuman things.
- 2. Words around an unfamiliar word that help you figure out its meaning.
- 3. Creative language not meant literally.
- 5. The author’s attitude toward the subject.
- 6. A short retelling of the main points.
- 7. The perspective from which the story is told (first person, third person, etc.).
- 8. The main message, lesson, or idea of a story.
- 12. Where and when a story takes place.
- 14. The turning point or most exciting part of a story.
- 15. The main character of the story (often the hero).
- 16. Action – Events that build suspense and lead up to the climax.
- 21. A scene that takes the reader back in time.
- 22. A comparison using “like” or “as.”