This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 20 clues. Answers range from 2 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Does not change throughout the work and the reader's knowledge of that character does not grow (Lennie - Of Mice and Men, Atticus - To Kill a Mockingbird)
Undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot/ changing ( George - Of Mice and Men, Scout - To Kill a Mockingbird)
embodies 1 or 2 qualities, ideas of traits that are not developed. Sometimes recognized as stock characters; show stereotypes, like the "dumb blonde" / become types rather than individuals
complex, multidimensional, and developed characters that often display the inconsistencies and internal conflicts found in most real people
a narrator, whether in literature, film, of theatre, whose credibility has been seriously compromised
through, across ( Diameter : length of a segment) Diagram : a drawing representing something
speak (dictionary: book containing an alphabetical list of words) Dictation: saying words around to be typed
take away (dismember: to divide to pieces) disappear: cease to be visible
give ( donate: to present as a gift, grant, or contribution) Donor: one who donates something
in (embroil: to bring into discord or conflict) embed: to fix an object
(adj) stubborn; holding fast to a belief of goal S: firm A: surrender The president was tenacious to his beliefs as he told everyone he wouldn't change his mind
(n) resentment based on a feeling of having been injured S: salty A: happiness Loosing the game gave Gavin a sense of umbrage
(n) a variation or change from what is normal or right; something unnatural S: strangeness A: normality There was a certain aberration in the town after the murder case
(adj) shocked; terrified or amazed S: alarmed A: unphased The school was aghast when they saw the terrible graffiti all around school
(n) a name of title; a word used to identify a person or thing S:label A: hint The homeless man had the appellation "hobo"
(v) to perplex or confuse; to disorder a person or thing S: baffle A: comprehend. Sally was bewildered when she walked into math class because she knew absolutely nothing
(n) a thing that is owned; a possession S: belongings A: rent The apartment was a chattel for she was only renting it for a couple months
(adj) thinking poorly of; scornful or disdainful S: disrespectful A: Humble Max was contemptuous to the teachers by asking them all their age
(adj) charming; having a sophisticated and attractive manner S: dashing A: awkward The prince was taught to be debonair as a child to be loved by other kingdoms as well
(v) to have a profound dislike or abhorrence for; to hate S: despise A: love Toddlers usually detest veggies but this one seemed to love them!