Across
- 1. one or more letters placed after a root word that changes the meaning of a word
- 3. a sentence composed of at least two independent clauses linked with a conjunction or semicolon
- 6. the form of an adjective (or adverb) used to compare two or more things
- 7. a sentence with an independent clause and at least one dependent clause
- 8. one or more letters placed before a root word that changes the meaning of the word
- 10. articulation or expression in coherent form, either verbally or in a piece of writing
- 13. the initial place(s) and historical era(s) a word was derived and developed
- 14. language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning through the use of imagery, metaphors and other literary devices
- 15. the author's thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader
Down
- 2. the use of language to create mental images and sensory impressions.
- 4. an adjective indicating the greatest (or least) degree of something
- 5. the basic form of a word without any affixes
- 9. a stage in the writing process when a written text is prepared for an audience by attending to and correcting mechanics, grammar and spelling
- 11. a device used by authors to create meaning through sound and help readers develop visual images
- 12. a verb that does not follow the normal rules of conjugation