Description

angle of considering things, which shows us the opinion or feelings of the individuals involved in a situation.
The central topic a text treats.
A style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.
Brings the reader deeper into the theme of the work, without the author having to explicitly lay out the theme for the reader.
A literary term where you use “like” or “as” to compare two different things and show a common quality between them.
a literary device used to reference another object outside of the work of literature.
an object, concept, or element that deliberately reappears numerous times throughout a work or series of works.
a method of comparison used in literature, and it may be viewed as a form of metaphor.
a person who tells a story.
the main or primary meaning of a word, not including any connotations (ideas, feelings, or associations) the word produces during use.
a literary device that is used step-by-step in literature to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story.
the sequence of events that made up a storyline.
the voice that speaks behind the scene.
a literary device wherein the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect.
a literary device that can be defined as the resolution of the issue of a complicated plot in fiction.
the way in which words and sentences are placed together.
the central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story.
climax is the point of highest tension in a narrative; it’s the most exciting and revealing part of a story.
the language used by the people of a specific area, class, district, or any other group of people.
literature is a composition that describes a series of misfortunes in the lives of the main characters that bring to them to ruin as a consequence of a tragic flaw, a weakness of character or adverse circumstances.
a piece of literature is the time and place in which the story takes place.
a piece of literature is the time and place in which the story takes place.
the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work’s central theme or subject.
descriptive language that can function as a way for the reader to better imagine the world of the piece of literature and also add symbolism to the work.
literature is often a form of metaphor, a method of describing something by comparing it to something more familiar.
refers to words whose pronunciations imitate the sounds they describe.
a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
writing or speech, the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect
the practice of beginning an epic or other narrative by plunging into a crucial situation that is part of a related chain of events.
a character, or a group of characters, which stands in opposition to the protagonist, which is the main character.
evokes certain feelings or emotions in readers through words and descriptions.
a literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist.
literature is defined as one tangible thing that represents an intangible thing.
a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics.
a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect.
the use of informal words, phrases, or even slang in a piece of writing.
a literary term that is defined as the use of specific phrases and words in a particular situation, profession, or trade.
a category of literary composition.
literature occurs when the language used indicates an emotional or empathetic dimension to the literal meaning of a word or idea.
is not just a clever or comical statement or use of words.
is used as a symbolic device to represent abstract ideas or principles beyond the surface meaning.

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What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the crossword will be a series of questions or clues, which relate to the various rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the question or clue, and tries to find a word that answers the question in the same amount of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.

Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

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Crosswords can use any word you like, big or small, so there are literally countless combinations that you can create for templates. It is easy to customise the template to the age or learning level of your students.

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Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

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