Second Semester Vocabulary Words Crossword

the sequential repetition of similar initial sound, usually applied to consonants, usually heard in closely proximate stressed syllables
a reference to a literary or historical event, person, or place
a word that captures the sound it describes (ex: zzzzz for a bee buzzing)
Prone or capable of change
to put into motion or act
excessively sweet
capable of relieving pain
regard with great respect and reverence
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
having many aspects
a publication containing a variety of works
a feeling or lack of interest or energy
a development that complicates a situation
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially trivial aspects
a history of a word
a long speech by one actor or character
a place of refuge or safety
done intentionally
to indicate as a source (one of many definitions)
a character whose personality/characteristics do not change over time
the implied/underlying meaning of a word
a brief story or tale told by a character in a piece of literature
the attitude a literary work takes toward its subject or theme
extremely complicated complex or intricately folded
lacking definite form or limits
facial expression
to make worse
banish, exile
happening at the same time
misrepresent; to represent untruthfully
to howl or wail, usually in grief
a dense growth of bushes; undergrowth
to cringe in fear
nearsighted; lacking imagination or insight
fixed or unchanging; steady
the first part of a story where background information and conflict are explained
time and place of a story
most intense or important part of a story
the end of a story where the conflict is generally resolved
the main problem in the story
a conversation between two or more people
a forceful and bitter verbal attack
having or showing great knowledge or learning
to think seriously about; to carefully consider
to gather together or acquire an increasing amount of
to give up or step down from
a person that is able to read and write
a strong statement
brief but comprehensive; short and sweet