This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 30 clues. Answers range from 3 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Cautiously or secret.
Dirty or discolored.
Sinister; ominous.
A function word that is used in place of a noun; "he," "she," "it," instead of "Mike," "Kristie," or "the animal".
Written conversation between two or more characters.
People, animals, or imaginary creatures who are in a story.
Unpleasantness; disgusting quality.
A close friend.
Estimate the nature, quality, ability, or significance of.
A person with exceptional talent.
An object emitting light without becoming hot to the touch; glow-in-the-dark objects.
To grasp or hold tightly.
Break down the components or essential features.
A meeting or joining of two objects; place of joining.
Involves a struggle between a character and an outside force.
Assert or affirm strongly.
An idea or conclusion that is drawn from evidence and reasoning; an educated guess.
The stage of the plot that develops the conflict.
The quality of being dependable.
To stoop with bent knee.
Observe, check out, or look over carefully.
The stage of the plot where the story draws to a close.
Likely to......
A conflict that takes place inside a character's own mind.
Knowledge on which to base belief.
A thing that comes before something else; a preceding occurrence or event.
To disturb; to annoy.
An abnormal alteration.
The quality of being proper.
The series of events in a story.