This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 12 clues. Answers range from 3 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play
A character is talking to himself on stage, allowing the audience access to his or her thoughts (alone on stage)
A long speech (at least 10 lines) by one character to group (everyone can hear)
Character briefly says something to himself or whispers to another character so other characters on stage cannot hear him or her
A humorous character or incident in a serious literary work or drama, especially a tragedy, intended to relieve the dramatic tension
An instruction written into the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movement of performers, or production requirements
In a play it dominates the audience's experience of the drama. It quite literally forms the backdrop of the action
Part of a play defined by elements such as rising action, climax and resolution, Shakespeare used a 5-act structure for his plays
A part of an act defined with the changing of characters or setting
A tragedy is a play which tells the story of a tragic hero. Shakespearean tragedies usually begin fine and dandy, but quickly go down hill
Someone who's tragic flaw causes him/her to have a downfall and learn from consequences of his actions
A flaw in the tragic hero of a tragedy that brings the tragic hero to ruin it sorrow; also known as a tragic flaw