Literary Devices - Poetry Crossword

the repetition of initial consonant sounds.
a direct or indirect reference to a familiar figure, place or event from history, literature, mythology or the Bible
a close repetition of similar vowel sounds, usually in stressed syllables
the prevailing feeling that is created in a story or poem
verused expression that has lost its intended force or novelty
the emotional suggestions attached to words beyond their strict definitions
the close repetition of identical consonant sounds before and after different vowels
the comparison or juxtaposition of things that are different
the dictionary meaning of words
an implied comparison between two things which are essentially not alike. These points of comparison are continued throughout the selection
an exaggeration in the service of truth - an overstatement.
a term or phrase that cannot be understood by a literal translation, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is understood through common use
the representation through language of sense experience. The image most often suggests a mental picture, but an image may also represent a sound, smell, taste or tactile experience
Reveals concealed or contradictory meanings
the overlapping or mixing of opposite or different situations, characters, settings, moods, or points of view in order to clarify meaning, purpose, or character, or to heighten certain moods, especially humour, horror, and suspense. also Contrast
a comparison between two things which are essentially dissimilar. The comparison is implied rather than directly stated
the use of words which sound like what they mean
two words placed close together which are contradictory, yet have truth in them.
a statement in which there is an apparent contradiction which is actually true
giving human attributes to an animal, object or idea
a comparison between two things which are essentially dissimilar. The comparison is directly stated through words such as like, as, than or resembles
has two levels of meaning, a literal level and a figurative level. Characters, objects, events and settings can all be symbolic in that they represent something else beyond themselves
the poet's attitude toward his/her subject or readers. Should not be confused with mood or atmosphere. This might be sarcastic, sincere, humourous
this is saying less than what you mean in the service of truth