This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 18 clues. Answers range from 4 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Problem in a story
A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
An unexpected twist
The author's choice of narrator
The main character in a story who has a problem
The feeling created by a literary work
The message an author wants to convey
Something that represents something else
A comparison of two unlike objects NOT using "like" or "as"
The way an author describes a character
A small narrative with a simple plot and a few characters
A high point or turning point in a story
Person who tells the story
A feeling of anxiety or apprehension
Person or thing causing the problem
The writer's attitude toward a subject
An exaggeration for the sake of emphasis
Has a complex plot, many characters and settings