This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 14 clues. Answers range from 5 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
A comparison using like or as
A comparison without using like or as
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
Giving human traits to non human objects or ideas
The use of a symbol to represent something different from its literal meaning
The repetition of consonant sounds in a series of words
Using details to create a mental image in the reader's mind
A more polite way of saying something that could be considered harsh or blunt
A brief reference to a well known person, place, thing, or idea
The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words
A figure of speech that is a different way of saying something
When words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning
An advanced hint of what is to come later
Words that imitate the natural sound of something