figurative language Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 15 clues. Answers range from 6 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
a comparison of two unlike things without using like or as
a comparison of two unlike things using like or as
an idea or an animal is given human traits
(example of__________) The fire swallowed the entire forest!
(example of _______________) Her cheeks are red like a rose.
(example of ___________________) Her voice is music to me ears.
a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing
(example of ___________________) The buzzing bee flew at my ear.
two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect
(an example of _______________________) seriously funny
an exaggeration of an idea
(example of ______________________) Your suitcase weighs a ton!
the use of an object, idea, or gesture to represent something else
(an example of ___________________) A red rose can mean romance or love.
(an example of _______________) A dove represents peace.
