This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 13 clues. Answers range from 7 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
a syntactical element that shows how things are either the same or different.
placing two things together in writing so their differences are able to be showcased.
either a word or group of words that is self-contradicting.
the direct opposite of something else.
an understatement that serves to showcase a situation and create dramatic irony.
an understatement where an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary.
a figure of speech that's used to create a purposeful exaggeration for dramatic effect.
a phrase/word that's later referred back to an earlier word, noun, or phrase.
a comparison between two things.
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
the use of language to appeal to the senses such as a simile or metaphor.
an author's exploitation of a single metaphor or analogy of length through multiple liked tenors.
self-contradictory statement that when explained may prove to be well founded of true.