Across
- 2. A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a common or middle term is present in the two premises but not in the conclusion. Example: "All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal."
- 3. Relating to or associated with a particular person. Example: "He made an ad hominem attack against his opponent's character."
- 5. The distinctive style or manner of expression of a writer or speaker. Example: Mark Twain's voice in his writing is characterized by humor, colloquial language, and social commentary.
- 7. A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. Example: In an essay, the thesis statement presents the main argument or point of view that the writer will develop and support.
- 9. A word, phrase, or sentence that connects one topic or idea to another in writing or speaking. Example: "However," "in addition," "on the other hand" are all transitions used to signal a change in thought or topic.
- 10. The general character or attitude of a piece of writing, speech, etc. Example: The tone of a formal letter may be polite and professional, while the tone of a comedy may be light-hearted and humorous.
- 13. The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is. Example: "It's just a flesh wound," said by a character with a missing limb in a comedy.
- 14. The way in which a writer expresses their ideas through word choice, sentence structure, and tone. Example: Ernest Hemingway's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and brevity.
- 15. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Example: "Animal Farm" by George Orwell is a satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution.
- 17. A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using the words "like" or "as." Example: "As brave as a lion."
- 18. A figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses. Example: "She broke his car and his heart."
- 19. A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or the whole is used to represent a part. Example: "All hands on deck" (where "hands" represents the sailors as a whole).
Down
- 1. A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract. Example: The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism.
- 2. The process of linking two clauses in a sentence so that one clause is dependent on (or subordinate to) the other. Example: "Because it was raining, I took an umbrella."
- 4. A question asked solely to produce an effect or to make an assertion and not to elicit a reply. Example: "Who doesn't want to be happy?"
- 6. A writing style in which sentences are long and intricate, with clauses and phrases that weave in and out. Example: William Faulkner's novels often feature a running style.
- 8. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. Example: In English syntax, the subject typically comes before the verb in a declarative sentence.
- 11. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt. Example: "Oh, fantastic! Another Monday!" said with a sarcastic tone.
- 12. A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence. Example: "Run," "eat," "sleep."
- 16. The topic of a discussion, piece of writing, or work of art. Example: In an essay about climate change, the subject would be climate change itself.