Figurative Language Hunt Crossword

This is the reference to a person, place, or event from history, literature, or religion with which a reader is likely to be familiar.
This is the general term to describe beyond the literal meanings of words to create special effects or feelings.
This is extreme exaggeration used in a literary work.
This is a phrase in common use that can not be understood by literal or ordinary meanings.
This is a direct comparison of two things, in which they are said to be (in some sense) the same thing.
This is something which seemingly cannot be, yet it is; a contradiction.
This is a comparison of two unlike things using the terms "like" or "as".
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
A term, a name, or even a picture that may be familiar in daily life, yet that possesses specific connotations in addition to its conventional an obvious meaning.
Giving human qualities, feelings, action, or characteristics to nonhuman entities.