This printable crossword puzzle has 16 clues. Answers range from 3 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
The discrepancy between what one expects and what actually happens
Intellectual humor
A bitter expression of disapproval sometimes intended to be harsh and hurtful
A struggle between two opposing forces
Technique used to develop the personality of a character
The author’s word choice
Vivid images or pictures that appeal to the senses using figurative language
Sentence structure
The literal dictionary meaning
The intended meaning of a word (between the lines)
The repitition of phrases
The climate or feeling of a literary work
The author’s attitude towards the subject
The discrepancy between what one knows to be true and what everyone else knows is the truth
Words that describe an entire body of work
The discrepancy between what one says and what they intend to say