Across
- 2. Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. Paradox: A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but may express a truth.
- 3. Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.
- 5. A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
- 8. A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
- 10. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another.
- 12. The quality of being trusted and believed in.
- 16. Based on personal opinions, interpretations, and feelings.
- 18. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
- 19. The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
- 20. A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
- 21. The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Down
- 1. The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
- 4. The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries with it.
- 6. The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
- 7. Clearly and directly expressed or stated.
- 9. Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning.
- 11. A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
- 13. To use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent.
- 14. Implied though not plainly expressed.
- 15. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock people or society.
- 17. The act of convincing someone to believe or do something.