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