Figurative Language Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 16 clues. Answers range from 3 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Comparison using like or as
Comparison NOT using like or as
Giving human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects
The use of words that imitate sounds: crash, bang, hiss, splat
Two contradictory ideas side by side: jumbo shrimp or cruel kindness
An obvious and intentional exaggeration not meant to be taken seriously.
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
A set expression or phrase that is not meant to be interpreted literally: Every cloud has a silver lining.
Writing or speech that appeals to one or more of the five senses-sight, sound, smell, taste,and touch. This language creates word pictures, or images.
Concrete objects that represent abstract ideas, feelings, or thoughts
The repetition of consonant sounds in the beginning of words: nodded, nearly, napping
Words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words
A play on words
The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
sarcasm, irony, simile, personification, pun, metaphor, onomatopoeia, idiom, understatement, imagery, symbolism, oxymoron, hyperbole, allusion, alliteration
