Short Story Elements Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 26 clues. Answers range from 4 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Description

How the story will play out
When the tension is at its highest point
The start of the story
Tension is built
The tale ends/Problem might be solved
Person against their own judgement
Character gains new insight on themselves
The main character
Main character's opponent
A background character
Judgement of one by what is common associated with the person or group
Two characters that contrasts each other in terms of traits
Crude jokes
Sarcasm is a good example of this
Conversations between characters
Builds up climax, can make one feel tense or "at the edge of their seat"
Things that happen at the same time
Unexpected events or things happen
Two choices that are hard to choose between
Something strange happens and no one knows the answer to it
A subtle clue or hint to something that will happen later (in verb form)
Reference to something, usually a well-known person, movie, book, etc.
The reader experiences past events/situations of a character
Something that represents many meanings and associations other than itself
The idea/moral of the story
The overall feeling of the story/scene (external)

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