Applied Practice Literary Terms and Vocabulary Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 16 clues. Answers range from 5 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

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to use descriptive language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five senses.
a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated.
a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule.
a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken criticism
taking enjoyment in being cruel or causing pain
crude, rude, and uncivilized
the repetition of grammatical forms or syntactical structures, such as phrases and clauses
a word free from limitations or qualifications, such as “best,” “every,” “all,” “never,” “perfect,” and “always.”
a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way for the purpose of explanation
a deliberate misrepresentation of something as lesser in magnitude than it actually is; a deliberate under-emphasis
the repetition of initial sounds consonant sound in successive or neighboring words
not supporting any side, unbiased, indifferent
criticizing, discrediting, downgrading; to regard another as less important
despising, high-and-mighty, arrogant; regarding another as unworthy
crafty, insightful, discerning, clever
agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character; friendly

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