This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 40 clues. Answers range from 2 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Before
Man
Up; away
two
life
burn
go
one hundred
the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic. (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
the position from which something or someone is observed 1st Person POV 2nd Person POV 3rd Person Limited POV 3rd Person Omniscient POV 3rd Person Objective POV
carry
break
flee
step
water
under
one thousand
work
an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work. Appeals to any of the five senses
free
large
sea
sleep
one thousandth
one
death
new
The central idea is the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story. The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
new
number
eight
old
all, every
five
rock
four
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
Textual evidence is evidence/support used to support an argument/position, and is derived from reading and drawing from other text. It is provided in the form of quotation, paraphrase, descriptions of theory and also description. Its importance is in the detail, and in paying attention to the detail in words and intent