Lit for the Holidays

1. A question or statement that inspires a written response.
3. A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
4. A word that expresses an action or a state of being.
5. A statement or assertion that can be supported with evidence and reasoning.
10. The specific name of a person, place, or thing, like "Hawaii" or "Albert Einstein."
11. A sentence that expresses the central idea or message in a work of literature.
12. A middle section of an essay that provides evidence and analysis to support the thesis.
13. A decorated evergreen symbolizing the holiday season.
16. The final section of an essay that wraps up ideas and restates the main points.
18. A large sock hung by the fireplace for Santa to fill with treats.
20. A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
21. A word that describes or modifies a noun.
23. A decorative item hung on a Christmas tree.

2. The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.
3. The main argument or position presented in an essay.
6. The opening section of an essay that introduces the topic and thesis statement.
7. A plant under which people traditionally share a kiss.
8. A word that replaces a noun, such as "he," "she," or "it."
9. The vehicle Santa uses to deliver presents.
14. The part of a sentence that indicates who or what is performing the action.
15. The animals that pull Santa’s sleigh.
17. Traditional songs sung during the holiday season.
18. The jolly man in red who delivers presents.
19. A present exchanged during the holidays.
22. One of Santa’s helpers in the North Pole.