Literary Terms Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 25 clues. Answers range from 3 to 9 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A familiar proverb or wise saying
A clever extended metaphor
The word choices made by a writer
Highest point of interest in a literary work
A long narrative poem in a elevated style
A moment of sudden revelation or insight
A formal poem about death
A major category or type of literature
A sermon, or a moralistic lecture
Intentional exaggeration
The specialized language in a particular group or profession
Excessive pride
The emotional atmosphere of a work
A standard theme
The person who tells the story
A story or narrated account
A play on words
A humorous imitation
The action of a narrative or drama
The time, place, and environment in which the action takes place
A central idea of a work
Overused and hackneyed
The manner in which words are arranged into sentences
The customary way language or its elements are used
The attitude of the writer
