Literary Terms Crossword

Presenting material in such a way that prepares the reader for what is to come later
Using figures of speech and vivid images to appeal to one of the senses
Harsh language or tone intended to ridicule
An expression that contains two joined contradicting words
Repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive sentences or lines
A situation requiring a decision to be made between two equally attractive or two equally unattractive scenarios or alternatives
A direct comparison of two different things
An understatement that expresses an idea by negating its opposite
Drawing a conclusion based on premises or evidence
Using one part of an object or thing to describe or represent the object or thing as a whole
The forming of a word by imitating natural sounds
A play on words (sometimes achieved through the use of words with similar sounds but different meanings)
Giving non-human creatures or objects human qualities or characteristics
Repetition of initial sounds in successive words
Comparing two different things that are somewhat similar
A statement consisting of two parallel parts where the second part is structurally reversed
An expression that has been overused to the extent that its freshness has worn off
The attitude of the writer
A comparison of two things using "like", "as" or other specifically comparative words
The literal meaning of a word