This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 20 clues. Answers range from 4 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Untrue literature including short stories and novels
A genre with larger than life of greatly exaggerated characters
A genre that uses a story to convey a moral
A sub-genre of fiction involving futuristic ideas
A genre that is passed down through generations including traditional beliefs
A genre that focuses on humorous effect
A traditional story usually concerning a hero or event
A how-to book about a topic such as gardening or auto repair
A sub-genre of fiction where the plot takes place in the past
A genre containing magical creatures or events
The story of someone's life written by another person
The story of someone's life written by that person
A sub-genre of fiction that involves a death or a crime to be solved
A sub-genre of fiction that involves a community or society that is undesirable or frightening.
A semi-true story passed from generation to generation with important meaning or symbolism
A narrative about a criminal act, or acts, based on fact, rather than fiction
A form of writing that has meter and rhythm
A genre in which the plot could not happen in real life (as we know it, at least). Often, the plot involves magic or witchcraft
Dark, mysterious, and suspenseful plot-driven stories
A sub-genre of fiction in which the plot and characters are tools used to elicit a terrifying sense of dread.