This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 26 clues. Answers range from 3 to 23 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Happens when words that start with the same sound, not just the same letter, are used repeatedly in a phrase or sentence.
Words with the opposite meaning.
The act or repeating a vowel sound in a phrase or sentence.
A conversation between two people.
Describes words and phrases meant to evoke an emotion response to a subject.
Is a polite, vague word or phrase that is used in place of word or phrase that might be considered offensive, harsh, unpleasant or inappropriate to say.
When you use language to exaggerate what you mean or emphasize a point.
Words written following each other.
A comparison between two things that aren't alike but have something in common.
Is when a word describes a sound and actually mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to when it is spoken.
When you talk about an object as if it were alive.
An act of doing or performing again. Saying the same word or sentence over again.
A figure of speech that directly compares two different things.
A group of lines of poetry, usually 4 or more, arranged according to a fix plan.
Are words with almost the same meaning while antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning.
A form or a verb used to show the time of the action or state.
Is the way the author expresses his attitude through his writing.
Sound that passes out the mouth and throat.
A short story about something interesting or funny in a person’s life.
Anything that is overused, often to the point of being rendered meaningless.
When a phrase or clause, or a sentence in a line of poetry doesn’t finish at the line break but splits over into the next line.
Expressing a command, respect or strong encouragement “come here!”
The technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group sports.
Means using the same pattern or words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance.
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings
A type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.