Across
- 2. a phrase or sentence that has a different meaning than its literal meaning
- 4. clues, hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or text
- 6. the information, facts, or clues to prove something is true
- 7. to break down the text into smaller parts to better understand
- 9. the sequence of events within a story
- 10. an extreme exaggeration that is not taken literally
- 11. what the author uses to develop a character (personality, looks, features, etc)
- 14. a disagreement, struggle or clash between characters
- 15. the briefly restate the main points, or 'gist' of the story
- 17. a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'
- 18. the lesson or message within a story
Down
- 1. the statement, position, or main idea, the writer is trying to prove
- 2. creates an outcome different from what is expected
- 3. an 'educated guess' made by combining clues from the text
- 5. the naming of a thing or action by imitation of sound
- 8. giving non human objects human characteristics
- 12. idea, the point or big picture the author wants the reader to understand
- 13. comparison using 'like' or 'as'
- 16. of view, the way people view things