English Term 2

1. A connecting word like and, but, or so that links words or clauses
4. Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.
5. A short restatement covering only the main points of a text.
7. A text combining two or more communication modes, such as text, images, and audio.
8. The central struggle or problem between opposing forces in a story.
10. Facts, examples, or data used to prove a claim is true.
12. The author's main reason for writing, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
13. The surrounding words or situation that help explain a word's meaning.
15. A word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
18. A comparison between two unlike things using the words like or as.
19. Descriptive language that appeals to the five physical senses.
22. The central message, moral, or universal lesson of a story.
23. Specific methods or strategies used by writers and speakers to achieve an effect.
25. A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
27. A word or phrase that smoothly connects one idea or paragraph to the next.
28. The specific group of readers or viewers a text is created for.
29. The main character around whom the story's plot revolves.

2. A personal belief, feeling, or judgment not based on strict proof.
3. Biased or misleading information used to promote a specific cause or viewpoint.
6. Language using figures of speech rather than literal, everyday meanings.
7. A direct comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.
9. The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject or reader.
11. A contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
14. The act of convincing others to believe an idea or take action.
16. An opposing argument that challenges an original claim.
17. A spoken or written story describing a sequence of events.
20. The character, group, or force that opposes the main character.
21. The time and physical place where a story takes place.
24. Clues or hints given early in a story about what will happen later.
26. A statement or main point that a writer argues is true.