Across
- 2. Words or phrases that help connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs smoothly, guiding the reader through the text.
- 6. The final section of a text that summarizes the main points, restates the thesis in light of the evidence presented, and often provides a final thought or call to action.
- 8. A type of writing that presents a clear argument or claim, supported by evidence and reasoning, to persuade the reader of its validity.
- 9. A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). It explains why something happened and what the result was.
- 13. The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain something to the reader.
- 14. A concise summary of the main point or claim of a text, often found in the introduction. It outlines the primary argument or focus.
- 17. A type of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular opinion or take a specific action.
- 18. The beginning section of a text that introduces the topic, provides background information, and presents the thesis statement
- 20. A type of writing that explains, informs, or describes a topic in a clear and straightforward manner, often using facts and evidence.
Down
- 1. Analyzing the similarities (compare) and differences (contrast) between two or more subjects.
- 3. The organization or format of a text, including the way ideas are arranged and how the information is presented, such as chronological, cause and effect, or problem and solution.
- 4. The process of reviewing and making changes to a draft to improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness.
- 5. A logical conclusion or deduction made based on evidence and reasoning from the text, rather than explicitly stated information.
- 7. A type of writing that tells a story, including elements such as characters, plot, and setting, often written in chronological order.
- 10. Information or evidence that backs up or explains the main idea. These details help to develop and support the central concept of the text.
- 11. A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a statement that reflects personal beliefs or feelings and cannot be proven.
- 12. Words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that help to determine its meaning. Context clues can include synonyms, antonyms, or explanations within the text.
- 15. A brief restatement of the main points of a text, including the main idea and essential details, but in a condensed form.
- 16. The process of correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors in a text to ensure it is polished and error-free.
- 19. The central or most important concept that the text or passage is conveying. It’s what the author is trying to communicate or what the passage is about.