Semester 1 ELA 7

Horizontal Words

1. A word that describes a person, place, thing, or idea (noun). (9)
3. The major point of a text (2 Words no space) (11)
5. In argument writing: The main point of your argument. (5)
7. When you can add "and" between 2 adjectives or switch them, the adjectives are: (10)
9. The statement that proves the counterclaim is wrong. (8)
11. Goes against the claim you are trying to prove (12)
13. An appeal used in persuasive writing that appeals to feelings (6)

Vertical Words

2. _______ is interacting with your text and finding meaning in what you read. (10)
4. To _______ means to conclude into from evidence and reasoning. (5)
6. The message or moral of the story. (5)
8. An appeal used in persuasive writing that appeals to credibility. (5)
10. A type of writing that shows why a position, belief, or conclusion is valid. (8)
12. A _____ is a brief retelling of the story. (7)
14. An appeal used in persuasive writing that appeals to logic (5)