This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 21 clues. Answers range from 4 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
short poem or verse written in memory of someone
expression usually accepted in informal situations
piece of prose that expresses an individual's point of view
sudden perception that causes character to change
instructs or presents a moral or religious presentation
old-fashioned and no longer sound natural when used
language considered crude, gross, offensive
literature based on a humorous or improbable plot
specialized language used by a specific group
brief, witty saying
overstating or stretching the truth for special effect
short fictional narrative that teaches a lesson
language that shows disrespect for something holy
character is speaking as if someone is present
choice of words based on correctness, clearness, effectiveness
works out the decision arrived at during the climax
writing that is intended to explain something
is a word or phrase used in place of a person's name
long narrative poem that tells of a hero
informal language used by groups among themselves
form of literature known as plays