Across
- 5. cheerful and friendly
- 7. expressing disapproval or criticism
- 8. lacking poetic beauty; dull or imaginative
- 11. bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
- 14. the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence
- 15. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
- 16. a speaker poses a question and then immediately answers it. It allows the author to guide the audience’s thinking, clarify a point, or emphasize an idea before readers can form their own response
- 17. A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt.
- 18. difficult to understand; obscure
- 21. a statement that appears self-contradictory or logically impossible, yet often reveals a deeper truth, insight, or complexity
- 25. not friendly or forthcoming; emotionally distant
- 28. overcome with anger; extremely indignant
- 30. excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements
- 33. just begun and not fully formed or developed
- 35. attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs or institutions
- 38. present, appearing, or found everywhere
- 39. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
- 42. impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often excessively so
- 43. appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety or enthusiasm
- 44. pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner
- 45. lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; disconnected
- 46. The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
- 47. imitative of another work; lacking originality
Down
- 1. expressing opinions or feelings loudly and forcefully
- 2. Placing two elements side by side to present a contrast or comparison.
- 3. intending to make something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
- 4. feeling remorse or guilt; showing regret
- 6. showing great care, attention, and effort
- 9. open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
- 10. feeling strained due to persistent demands; harassed
- 12. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
- 13. the use of multiple conjunctions in close succession. A tool for conveying emotion, controlling pace, and emphasizing ideas
- 19. believing that only one's own mind is sure to exist; extremely self-centered
- 20. enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining
- 21. The use of similar grammatical structures in a series
- 22. longer than the most direct way; indirect
- 23. making fun of someone or something in a cruel or scornful way
- 24. extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
- 26. repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the next
- 27. expanding upon a word or phrase in order to clarify, emphasize, or add detail. Can create a sense of importance, urgency, or emotional impact
- 29. threatening harm; menacing
- 31. a word, phrase, or pronunciation that is informal and specific to a particular region or group. Characteristic of familiar conversation rather than formal speech. They add color, authenticity, and a sense of realism to writing
- 32. playfully teasing or joking
- 34. intended to encourage or urge strongly
- 36. able to be perceived or recognized
- 37. moving from topic to topic without order; also, relating to discourse or reasoning
- 40. feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated
- 41. expressing praise