Across
- 1. a strong effect; to have an influence on
- 3. choice the authors thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to convey meaning
- 4. part a prefix, root, or affix
- 6. to make easier to understand
- 8. to come to a decision by investigation or reasoning
- 11. the words in a written selection; a selection
- 12. the definition of a word or phrase; the message or important expression of a written text
- 13. to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of something by a close and careful examination
Down
- 2. a group of words that conveys meaning
- 3. relationship an association or a connection between two or more words
- 4. a meaningful unit of sound
- 5. material a source used to obtain information
- 7. a careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- 9. the author's attitude toward the subject demonstrated by word choice and imagery
- 10. word/phrase a word/phrase that has more than one meaning