This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 43 clues. Answers range from 4 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
A brief and direct reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
A character who reveals only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) do not change.
A well-developed character who demonstrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits.
A character which changes during the course of a story or novel.
A character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel.
A group of people who speak or sing in unison to give part or composition in drama or poetry.
A humorous or farcical interlude in a serious literary work or drama.
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
Use of the words to mean something different from what a person actually says
Occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not aware of
A discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens
A figure of speech which makes an implicit, implied or hidden comparison between two things or objects that are poles apart from each other but have some characteristics common between them.
A drama or literary work in which the main character(s) is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorry, especially a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances.
A great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is determined for a downfall, suffering or defeat
Literary tern used to describe the events that make up a story or the main part of the story.
A theme that is relatable by a wide range of readers
Overwhelming sense of self-worth
A feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to an other's advantages, success, possessions, etc.
Filled with inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy
Habitual laziness; lacking desire to complete tasks
Excess of food and drink
Unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire
Unchanged anger, rage, violence, and vengeance
Excessive pride; a sin against God or gods
Trivial, insignificant
To summon a devil or evil spirit
To plot in secret
Words chanted to produce magic spells
Sluggish
Easily manipulated
One who possesses great power; a ruler or monarch
Shocking insulting behavior
Detestable
Remorse for having offended God
Thickens, clots
To foretell as an omen
Favorable
To examine closely
A descendant or offspring, as a child, plant or animal
A punishment undergone in token for sin or wrongdoing
A person who makes or sells wine
Firmly determined; set in purpose or opinion
Magic in general, especially that practiced by a witch or sorcerer; witchcraft; black magic