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