This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 18 clues. Answers range from 4 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
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something that represents something else
when an object is given human qualities
the rhythmical pattern of a poem
three line poem, 5-7-5
writing or speech not meant to be interpreted literally
when one thing is spoken of as if it were something else
when the sound of a word imitates the sound of an object
the beat within a poem
a comparison using like or as
the look of a poem on the page
words that begin with the same consonant
words that have the same vowel sounds
the language of a certain group of people
a figure of speech that uses a contradiction
shine, line, dime, time...these words _____
dog digs, brown bear
moo, meow, bang, boom