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The resolution of the issue of a complicated plot in fiction
A set of rules in a language that dictates how words from different parts of speech are put together in order to convey a complete thought.
A figure of speech that replaces the name of a thing with the name of something else with which it is closely associated.
A figure of speech that employs an understatement by using double negatives
The central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story.
A literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters, and their actions are placed side by side in a narrative or a poem, for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.
A rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.
A figure of speech in which several conjunctions are used to join connected clauses in places where they are not contextually necessary
A contrast or incongruity between expectations for a situation and what is reality.
The point of highest tension in a narrative
The language used by the people of a specific area, class, district, or any other group of people
The rhythm of syllables in a line of verse or in a stanza of a poem
A type of drama that presents a serious subject matter about human suffering and corresponding terrible events in a dignified manner.
The time and place/environment in which the a story takes place
Tone: A attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.
An author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to their work and often utilizes the 5 senses.
A form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics.
The repetition of a vowel sound or diphthong in non-rhyming words
A literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
The repetition of a certain word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines of writing or speech.
A set of lines in a poem grouped together and set apart from other stanzas in the poem either by a double space or by different indentation
A set of lines in a poem grouped together and set apart from other stanzas in the poem either by a double space or by different indentation
Refers to repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase
A narrative that begins in the middle of the story generally at some crucial point in the action.
A character, group of characters, or other force that presents an obstacle or is in direct conflict with the protagonist.
The structural framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented to a reader, listener, or viewer.

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What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the crossword will be a series of questions or clues, which relate to the various rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the question or clue, and tries to find a word that answers the question in the same amount of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.

Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

Who is a crossword suitable for?

The fantastic thing about crosswords is, they are completely flexible for whatever age or reading level you need. You can use many words to create a complex crossword for adults, or just a couple of words for younger children.

Crosswords can use any word you like, big or small, so there are literally countless combinations that you can create for templates. It is easy to customise the template to the age or learning level of your students.

How do I create a crossword template?

For the easiest crossword templates, WordMint is the way to go!

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For a quick and easy pre-made template, simply search through WordMint’s existing 500,000+ templates. With so many to choose from, you’re bound to find the right one for you!

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  • Click ‘Create New Puzzle’ and select ‘Crossword’
  • Select your layout, enter your title and your chosen clues and answers
  • That’s it! The template builder will create your crossword template for you and you can save it to your account, export as a word document or pdf and print!

How do I choose the clues for my crossword?

Once you’ve picked a theme, choose clues that match your students current difficulty level. For younger children, this may be as simple as a question of “What color is the sky?” with an answer of “blue”.

Are crosswords good for students?

Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

Crosswords are great for building and using vocabulary.

If this is your first time using a crossword with your students, you could create a crossword FAQ template for them to give them the basic instructions.

Can I print my crossword template?

All of our templates can be exported into Microsoft Word to easily print, or you can save your work as a PDF to print for the entire class. Your puzzles get saved into your account for easy access and printing in the future, so you don’t need to worry about saving them at work or at home!

Can I create crosswords in other languages?

Crosswords are a fantastic resource for students learning a foreign language as they test their reading, comprehension and writing all at the same time. When learning a new language, this type of test using multiple different skills is great to solidify students' learning.

We have full support for crossword templates in languages such as Spanish, French and Japanese with diacritics including over 100,000 images, so you can create an entire crossword in your target language including all of the titles, and clues.