Across
- 6. logical and easy to follow
- 8. happening on and off
- 9. using humor to criticize
- 10. using too many words
- 13. brief and clear
- 14. intended to teach or instruct
- 16. meaning the opposite of what is expected
- 17. word choice in writing/speech
- 19. advanced for one’s age
- 21. able to express ideas clearly
- 23. means of earning a living
- 24. based on personal feelings or opinions
Down
- 1. sharply mocking or cutting
- 2. proper & official in style
- 3. not taking sides; unbiased
- 4. everyday language of ordinary people
- 5. very clear; easy to understand
- 7. based on facts, not feelings
- 11. word order/grammar structure
- 12. short and to the point
- 15. informal; conversational language
- 16. gradually put into someone’s mind
- 18. specialized terms used by a group
- 20. fluent and persuasive in speech/writing
- 22. ability to understand others’ feelings