This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 28 clues. Answers range from 3 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
the most exciting part of the story
hints or clues suggesting what may happen next
the chain of events
when the characters, setting, basic situation is revealed
the problems that arise when characters struggle to reach their goals
comparing 2 things using 'like' or 'as'
hints or clues in a sentence/paragraph that help you figure out the meaning of a word
prefix "anti" means
the literal (dictionary) meaning of a word
the prefix "tele" means
the prefix "hyper" means
the root "meter" means
the root "astr" means
the root "chron" means
the root "geo" means
the root "bio" means
the perspective from which a story is told
an expression comparing 2 unlikely things
time & place
the feelings that a word invokes in addition to literal meaning
character that stays the same
a character that changes within a story
a narrator using "I", "we"
giving nonhuman things human characteristics
narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of ALL characters
main character in the story
central idea/message of a story
character/force in conflict with main character