Across
- 2. A verb form ending in "-ing" that can act as a noun in a sentence
- 4. A term for words that are spelled the same but have different meanings
- 5. An adjective describing a sound that is loud and harsh
- 6. Grammatical mood used to express wishes, demands, or suggestions
- 9. A form of a verb ending in "-ed" that functions as an adjective
- 10. Phrasal verb meaning to become known or revealed, as in 'The truth will ___ out'
- 11. An idiom meaning to lose self-control: 'Blow a ___'
- 14. An adjective meaning very careful and precise, often describing thorough attention to detail
- 17. A term for an indirect reference or hint within literature or conversation
- 18. An advanced vocabulary word meaning "to give up or surrender formally"
- 20. Type of word stress that involves emphasizing a specific syllable in a word
- 21. An idiom meaning 'a small or minor detail': '___ of salt'
Down
- 1. Word for something that contradicts itself but may contain a hidden truth
- 3. Type of clause that provides additional, non-essential information in a sentence, often set off by commas
- 5. A phrasal verb meaning to discover or learn by chance
- 7. Phrasal verb meaning to complete or finish a task: 'Wrap ___'
- 8. A term for an indirect reference or hint within literature or conversation
- 12. An idiom meaning an easy or quick solution to a problem: '___ fix'
- 13. An idiom meaning to reveal one's true intentions: "Show your true ___"
- 15. A linking word used to express result, as in 'so ___'
- 16. Word describing the pronunciation of a word with emphasis on the second syllable
- 19. A word describing rhythm or natural flow of sounds in speech or writing