8th GRADE ELA VOCABULARY

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Across
  1. 4. a written conversation between two or more characters
  2. 7. the use of specific objects, images, or numbers
  3. 8. the emotions or attitudes of the author
  4. 9. the beginning of the story where the character, setting, and main conflicts are first developed
  5. 11. the feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to it's basic meaning
  6. 14. descriptive words or phrases that create a clear image of what's going on in the reader's mind
  7. 15. a saying or idea that is overused
  8. 17. when non-living objects are given human traits
  9. 18. the end of the story in which conflicts are resolved
  10. 21. the dictionary definition of a word
  11. 23. a comparison using "like" or "as
  12. 24. the force that tries to oppose the main character
  13. 26. the time and place where the story occurs
  14. 27. the stage of plot that occurs between the climax and resolution
Down
  1. 1. an exaggeration that is used for emphasis or humorous effect
  2. 2. the main idea or message conveyed in writing
  3. 3. the main idea of the text
  4. 5. stage of plot that develops conflict or struggle
  5. 6. how the story is told
  6. 10. occurs when the author shares events that took place at an earlier time
  7. 12. the voice that tells the story
  8. 13. comparing two things without using "like or as"
  9. 16. occurs when future events are hinted at before they actually happen
  10. 19. a strong contrast between reality and expectations
  11. 20. the atmosphere or emotion created by writing
  12. 22. the repetition of sounds at the start of words
  13. 25. the main character referred to as the "good guy"
  14. 28. the turning point of the story