This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 22 clues. Answers range from 5 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Giving human traits to non-human objects
Compares two unlike things using like or as
The character deals with life after facing their problem in the turning point of the story
The loose ends are tied up for the reader and character
The author shows similarities and differences between two or more things
The character is attempting to solve their problem
A representative person, place, thing, or event
A short, personal story
Words said from another source
Problem that moves the story along. It always involves the main character
A group of words that are not meant as their literal meaning. These are specific to a culture
The author presents a problem and possible solutions
The character comes face to face with their problem. Turning point in story
The author shows the positive and the negative side of one or more topics
Compares two unlike things without using like or as
An exaggeration so outrageous, nobody would believe it
Generally, the beginning of the story where the characters, setting, background information, and problem are introduced
The author shows the relationship between actions or events and their results
The author shows the particular order events, movements or things follow each other
The author presents information in time order
Numerical Data
A hypothetical situation