Across
- 1. Distinguishing between statements that can be proven true and those that express beliefs or judgmentsAuthor's Purpose: The reason an author writes a text (e.g., to inform, persuade, entertain).
- 3. An appeal to the audience's emotions.
- 5. Elements such as headings, bullet points, and diagrams that help organize and present information.
- 7. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
- 8. The use of similar grammatical structures in a series.
- 9. The way a text is organized, such as cause and effect, compare and contrast, or chronological order.
- 10. The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close proximity.
- 14. Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to create more impactful expressions.
- 15. The credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer.
- 16. A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
- 18. The perspective from which a story is told (e.g., first person, third person).
- 19. The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be identified through word choice and style.
- 20. Idea The central point or message of a passage. Theme: The underlying message or lesson in a story.
Down
- 2. The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases.
- 4. A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.
- 6. A question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.
- 11. A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.Context-Clues: Hints found within a text that help define difficult or unusual words.
- 12. An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
- 13. The main point or message of an informational text.
- 15. Information or details from a text that support a claim or argument.
- 17. An appeal to logic and reason.