Across
- 3. Two main clauses linked by a conjunction or punctuation.
- 4. The core lesson or life-message found in a text.
- 6. Vocabulary selection that influences tone.
- 10. Man Over-simplifying an opposing viewpoint to undermine it easily.
- 12. Structure A persuasive arrangement of claims, support, and opposing viewpoints.
- 17. A structure combining a supporting clause with a main clause.
- 18. Maintaining uniform grammatical structure within a series.
- 19. Reaching a conclusion by analyzing textual clues.
- 23. The actual, dictionary meaning of a word.
Down
- 1. Feelings or emotional associations linked to a term.
- 2. Fragments Incomplete word groups lacking essential structural components.
- 3. Clues Applying nearby text to decipher unknown vocabulary.
- 5. Lines of verse concluding with a natural pause mark.
- 7. Language Non-literal expressions crafted for imagery.
- 8. Intentional, over-the-top overstatement.
- 9. Giving inanimate objects human traits.
- 11. Families Unlocking meaning through linguistic building blocks.
- 13. Couplet A pair of consecutive, rhyming lines sharing a rhythm.
- 14. Comparing two distinct items through "like" or "as."
- 15. A single sentence summarizing the main position.
- 16. Cited An alphabetical bibliography of referenced materials.
- 20. Poetic lines lacking end-punctuation, requiring continuous reading.
- 21. Verse Unrhymed poetry following a ten-syllable alternating stress pattern.
- 22. A sentence consisting of just one main thought.
