Across
- 2. The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.
- 4. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock people's stupidity or vices.
- 5. An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
- 12. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
- 13. Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- 15. Implied though not plainly expressed; unquestioning.
- 16. Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
- 17. The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
- 18. The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- 19. A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
Down
- 1. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
- 3. Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
- 4. Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
- 6. A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
- 7. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
- 8. Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
- 9. Context The values, beliefs, and practices shared by a group of people.
- 10. The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
- 11. A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
- 14. A seemingly contradictory statement that may nevertheless be true.