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