Across
- 2. a logical conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning
- 4. the specific words an author selects to create meaning or effect
- 6. the emotional or cultural associations of a word beyond its literal meaning
- 9. an assertion about the author’s purpose, perspective, or main idea
- 10. the literal dictionary meaning of a word
- 12. an opposing viewpoint acknowledged by the author
- 14. the intended readers or listeners
- 15. influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
- 16. a verifiable statement supported by evidence
- 17. a change in the author’s attitude over the course of the text
- 18. the author’s attitude toward the subject (e.g., formal, ironic, sarcastic, hopeful)
- 19. the trustworthiness or authority of the author or source
Down
- 1. the author’s attitude, stance, or opinion about a topic
- 3. what the author highlights or repeats to signal importance
- 5. techniques used to persuade or convey meaning (e.g., rhetorical question, repetition, parallelism)
- 7. a belief or judgment not proven as fact
- 8. presenting information without personal feelings or bias
- 11. a tendency to favor one perspective or present information unfairly
- 13. quotations, facts, and details from the text that support a claim
- 14. the reason an author writes (to inform, explain, persuade, or entertain)
