Across
- 3. the atmosphere or feeling created by the writer
- 5. the author's particular attitude, either stated or implied
- 8. the method by which an author constructs a character
- 10. a literary device used by an author to provide hints about future events that may occur later in the story
- 12. the central or universal idea of a literary work that often relates to morals
- 13. written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value
- 14. the unique characteristics that describe a writer's use of language
- 15. a stage in the writing process when a written text is corrected for mechanics, grammar, and spelling
- 16. an author's unique articulation or expression of language created by elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language
Down
- 1. an expressive literary piece written in first person
- 2. the author's thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader
- 4. language language not intended to be taken literally, examples include imagery, metaphors, and other literary devices
- 6. a specific convention used by an author, such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing
- 7. the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action
- 9. a stage in the writing process when changes are made to improve focus, content, organization, etc.
- 11. the time and place in which a narrative occurs
- 12. a specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of an author's work