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