Across
- 5. lesson or principle a story aims to teach, often explicitly stated in fables or allegories
- 7. humorous story with exaggerated elements, often featuring larger-than-life characters and events
- 12. character admired for their bravery, strength, or moral qualities, often central to the story’s resolution
- 14. main character in a story, often the hero or central figure facing challenges
- 15. genre of literature that includes magical elements, imaginary worlds, and supernatural creatures
- 18. Representation of varied cultures, experiences, and perspectives within children’s literature
- 19. early independent readers, divided into chapters, with more text and fewer illustrations than picture books
- 21. aimed at readers aged 8–12, often focusing on themes of friendship, self-discovery, and adventure
- 22. traditional story that explains natural phenomena, cultural practices, or beliefs, often involving gods or supernatural beings
- 23. use of symbols, objects, or characters to represent larger ideas or themes
- 25. supporting character who aids the protagonist, often adding humor or companionship
- 26. conclusion of a story where conflicts are resolved, and the narrative is tied up
- 28. Assigning human traits, emotions, or behaviors to animals, objects, or other non-human entities
- 29. Visual artwork in a book that complements and enhances the story or message
- 30. fictional story featuring magical creatures and events, often passed down through oral tradition and conveying moral lessons
Down
- 1. traditional, simple poems or songs for young children, often with rhythmic and rhyming language
- 2. sequence of events that make up a story, including the beginning, middle, and end
- 3. most intense or exciting point in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak
- 4. literary device where hints or clues are provided about events that will occur later in the story
- 6. character who opposes the hero, often representing evil or a source of conflict
- 8. takeaway or piece of knowledge imparted by a story, often connected to the moral
- 9. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures
- 10. central struggle or problem faced by the protagonist, driving the plot forward
- 11. thick cardboard pages designed for toddlers, often with simple text and bold illustrations
- 13. intended for readers aged 12–18, often exploring complex themes like identity, relationships, and coming-of-age experiences
- 16. underlying message, idea, or concept explored throughout a story
- 17. illustrations and text work together to tell a story, primarily aimed at younger readers
- 20. time and place in which a story takes place, often influencing the mood and events
- 24. character or force in opposition to the protagonist, creating the main conflict
- 27. short story, often featuring animals as characters, that teaches a moral or lesson