This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 24 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
The underlying meaning of a story that the writer wants the reader to learn
The inward conflict between a character and himself/herself
The main character in a story plot
The outward struggle between a character and another character, nature, or society
The opposing character or force in a story that is against the main character
The writer reveals the personality of the character through actual words in the literature
The process by which the personality of the character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, and appearance using inference
A literary or dramatic character who does not change throughout the course of the literature
A literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude
A comparison in which an idea or a thing is compared to another idea or thing that is quite different
When something spoken is not what you really mean; sarcasm
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
An event that happens that is completely opposite of what is expected to happen
An expression that is clear only to those who are familiar with the language of its origin and can't be understood based on its literal meaning
A reference to something for a known field or area that readers would recognize and connect with while they are reading