English II EOC Prep Crossword Puzzle

Used to add style, expression, and humor to narrative texts
When something is stated plainly, direct and sincere, not sugar coated
When you have to infer the meaning of something by reading between the lines
The exact literal or primary meaning of a word according to its qualities or functions
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
The meaning of words that functions exactly as defined
The meaning behind the words must be figured out or interpreted
A word or phrase that is not formal or literary; vernacular; slang
Exaggerated statements or claims which show strong feeling or effect
A saying not meant to be taken literally
A direct comparison between two usually non-similar things or ideas
When two words that contradict each other are put together to create a whole new meaning
Giving non-human things, objects, or ideas human-like qualities or characteristics
A figurative saying in which a general truth, piece of advice, or bit of “wisdom” is given
A form of “word play” in which words have a double meaning
Comparison of two things using “like” or “as"
An expression that presents something to be smaller or less important than it actually is
Words the indicate the sound or noises that something makes
The creation or construction of a fictional character within a text or story
An internal or external struggle; opposition of forces that drives the plot of a story
Conversation of two or more people as a feature of a book, play or movie
Visually descriptive or figurative language that appeals to any of the five senses; Sensory details within a text
The specific storyline of a dramatic work
The place and time where the action of a literary or dramatic work is happening
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; the object that recurs in a literary work
The moral of the story or lesson learned; an idea that recurs in a literary work
The emotional response an author or writer wants their reader to feel when reading a text
The synopsis of a text that highlights its key points
The beginning of a start where the characters and conflict is introduced
The major turning point within a text
The conclusion of the text where the conflict is being resolved
A recurring idea, theme or subject matter within a text or story
The main character who drives the plot of the story; usually the hero
The character who presents conflict to or antagonizes the protagonist
To rewrite a text in your own words
When an author provides clues or details that predict important events to come within a story
A technique within a text that recalls past events or explains previously mentioned ideas within the plot
An overused phrase or idea
When what actually happens or when what is actually said is different or contradictory to what is expected
A interrogative statement that is not meant to be answered; asked for the sake of proving a point not to get an asnwer
An authors use of characterization through descriptions of what the character says, thinks, her effects on others, actions and looks
An acronym that stands for the Speaker, occasion, audience, purpose, subject and tone of a text
An acronym that explains the author's purpose based on whether the text is meant to share, persuade, inform, claim or entertain
Making a prediction or educated guess of the content or purpose of a text