This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 14 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 comparison is carried through several lines or even the entire literary work
repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase
a person or thing that is a direct opposite or contrast to something else
feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions
a style of speaking or writing determined by the word choices
two or more words, repeating the same vowel sound, but start with different consonant sounds
a reference within a literary work to another work of literature, art, or event, often brief and implied
a metaphor in poetry or literature that is often fanciful or elaborate
the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in the writing
a dramatic convention in which a speech is given by a single character, either alone or to others
a written version of the speech and actions of performers, as in a play or film
_____ irony: a moment in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so the outcome’s contrary to expectations.
_____ irony: when words express something contrary to truth or someone says the opposite of what they really feel or mean
_____ irony: a humorous situation when the audience is aware of all the circumstances when actors are not.