Figurative Language Crossword Puzzle

Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis. Example- It's raining cats and dogs. I could sleep for days.
a comparison between 2 unlike things using the words like or as Example- She is as fast as a cheetah.
a direct comparison between 2 unlike things in which one is said to be the other Example She is a skyscraper. (meaning she is tall)
a kind of metaphor in which a non-human object is given human characteristics
a humorous use of a word or words to suggest another word with the same sound but different meaning
a question asked for dramatic effect to create a point; no answer is expected
using the same pattern of words to show that 2 or more ideas have the same level of importance Example- Like father, like son.
key words or phrases that repeat for emphasis
to entertain, inform or persuade
a written response explaining why or how something is 
the central idea that an author writes about that is supported by evidence and reasons
a written response in paragraph form
reasons that support a claim
written by the main character, uses I, me, my, myself
the point of view other than the characters, outside of the characters using he, she, it, they
facts that support a claim that come from research
the main idea that an entire piece is about