This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 12 clues. Answers range from 5 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
brief summary
the character driving the action in a story; the main character
the character who opposes the protagonist
suggested, but not directly stated
a sudden realization that leads to a character changing his attitude or beliefs
external conditions that a character must deal with, such as physical obstacles
an indirect suggestion about what is going to happen
the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
to make a conclusion about something based on evidence you've seen or heard
the central idea that controls a story or other written work
what is suggested by a word beyond its dictionary definition; overtones of meaning
a word's strict dictionary definition