Unit Final Vocabulary Words

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Across
  1. 2. A brief, objective overview of the central ideas of a text, capturing its main points. It does NOT include unnecessary details and personal opinions.
  2. 6. Sentences used to explain why the evidence is important/relates to the topic.
  3. 9. An opposing claim.
  4. 13. Words, phrases, or sentences that connect ideas, paragraphs, or sections to ensure a smooth flow for the reader (ex: therefore, secondly, etc.)
  5. 15. Any specific detail from a text that supports a claim or analysis. Also called a quote.
  6. 18. The relationship between events where one event, the cause, makes another event, the effect, happen
  7. 22. When something is compared to another that seemingly not unrelated (uses terms is/are).
  8. 24. A universal message/lesson the author is trying to tell us. It is a sentence.
Down
  1. 1. The special importance or prominence a writer gives to specific words, phrases, or ideas to make them stand out to the reader
  2. 3. A universal message/lesson the author is trying to tell us. It is a sentence
  3. 4. A style of writing that is professional.
  4. 5. A reference to something popular in history, literature, music, film, etc.
  5. 7. A logical conclusion or educated guess that a reader makes based on textual evidence and their own background knowledge.
  6. 8. (Of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
  7. 10. Uses words and phrases that are not meant to be taken literally to create a stronger image, emotional effect, or deeper meaning.
  8. 11. Something that is clearly and directly stated, leaving no room for confusion, or doubt.
  9. 12. The implied or suggested meaning of a word.
  10. 14. The attitude of feeling the author is trying to make you feel.
  11. 16. A statement that presents an author's main argument, central idea, or position on a topic that must be supported by evidence.
  12. 17. A dictionary definition of a word.
  13. 19. A memory of a past event.
  14. 20. The feeling/vibe you get based on the author's writing.
  15. 21. The form or method through which a story or message is delivered to an audience (ex: movie/book/tv show)
  16. 23. Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.