Across
- 2. Creating an oversimplified or unfair image of a particular group of people.
- 5. The facts, statistics, anecdotes, or expert opinions used to support a claim.
- 6. The reason an author writes a text (usually to persuade, inform, or entertain).
- 7. A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause (e.g., because, although, if, since).
- 9. Combining information from multiple sources to create a new, cohesive understanding of a topic.
- 11. The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word beyond its literal definition.
- 12. The way an author arranges information (e.g., cause and effect, chronological order, or problem and solution).
- 14. Establishing credibility or character to persuade an audience.
- 15. Logic that is based on a mistake or a flawed line of thinking.
- 20. A text that combines two or more "modes" to communicate, such as words and images, or video and sound.
- 22. The overall stance or perspective an author takes on a particular subject or issue.
- 23. The struggle between two opposing forces (man vs. man, man vs. nature, etc.).
- 24. Visual elements such as charts, maps, diagrams, or photos that help explain the text.
- 25. Any text that is read on a screen (websites, e-books, social media).
- 26. A source that is consistently accurate and provides objective, well-supported information.
- 29. A type of writing where the author takes a stand on an issue and uses logic and evidence to convince the reader.
- 30. An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse").
- 33. A specific type of error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid (e.g., attacking the person instead of the idea).
Down
- 1. A conclusion reached based on evidence and what you already know rather than a direct statement.
- 3. A word that shows the relationship (often in time or space) between a noun and another part of the sentence (e.g., on, in, under, after).
- 4. The most important point or concept in a paragraph or section of text.
- 7. A brief statement of the main points of a text, leaving out minor details.
- 8. The specific group of people for whom a writer writes or a speaker speaks.
- 10. Putting a specific passage or idea from a source into your own words.
- 13. The quality of being trusted or believed in.
- 16. The author’s attitude toward their subject (e.g., humorous, serious, or sarcastic).
- 17. Specialized techniques (like metaphors, irony, or rhetorical questions) used to make an argument more persuasive.
- 18. Using logic, facts, and reasoning to persuade an audience.
- 19. The main point or stance the author is taking in an argument.
- 21. The circumstances or background information surrounding a word, event, or statement.
- 27. The stage of the writing process where you fix errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- 28. The logical thinking or explanation used to show how evidence supports a claim.
- 31. Appealing to the audience's emotions to persuade them.
- 32. A personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment or prejudice for or against something.