This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 19 clues. Answers range from 5 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
events leading up to the climax; adds complications to the story
follows the climax
introduces the conflict or problem
highest point of emotion or action
all lose ends have been tied up; general insight or change has been conveyed
introduces the characters and setting
develops and grows during the course of the story
shows many different traits- faults as well as virtues
shows only one trait
does not change as a result of the story
a character in the story tells the story
a narrator that stands outside the story but only gives thoughts and feelings of one character
stands outside the story but does not give any insight into thoughts and feelings
a narrator that can tell the thoughts and feelings of any character
a recurring object, concept, or structure in a work of literature
a struggle between two opposing forces
perspective from which the story is written
the process of developing and getting to know a character
central message or insight into life revealed through a work