Across
- 2. A preference or opinion that may make information unfair or one-sided.
- 4. The literal dictionary meaning of a word.
- 5. When what happens is different from what is expected.
- 7. The message or lesson about life in a story.
- 10. The spoken words between characters.
- 12. The character or force that opposes the main character.
- 18. The part of a story where the conflict is solved.
- 19. prove that an argument is wrong.
- 21. The words and sentences around a word that help explain its meaning.
- 22. The feeling or atmosphere created in a text.
- 23. To examine something carefully and explain how its parts work together.
Down
- 1. Descriptive language that helps readers imagine sights, sounds, or feelings.
- 3. The feelings or ideas associated with a word beyond its dictionary meaning.
- 5. To figure something out using clues from the text and what you already know.
- 6. A scene that interrupts the story to show something that happened earlier.
- 8. To show how two things are alike.
- 9. A particular way of seeing or thinking about something.
- 11. Extreme exaggeration used for effect.
- 13. Based on facts, not personal opinions.
- 14. The author’s attitude toward the subject.
- 15. Based on personal feelings or opinions.
- 16. Hints or clues about what will happen later in a story.
- 17. To show how two things are different.
- 20. Idea The most important point or message in a text.
- 21. A statement that the author believes is true and tries to prove.