Expressive means and Stylistic Devices

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Across
  1. 2. A question asked for effect, not an answer.
  2. 3. Arrangement in rising importance.
  3. 6. Omission of the pronominal (adverbial) connective.
  4. 9. Reversed order of structures.
  5. 10. Joining two words to form one.
  6. 11. Omission of conjunctions.
  7. 14. Contrast of opposites.
  8. 15. Forming new words from roots and affixes.
  9. 17. Separation of a word/phrase for emphasis.
  10. 18. Repeating words or phrases.
  11. 24. Exaggeration.
  12. 26. Reversal of normal word order.
  13. 27. Saying the opposite of what is meant.
  14. 28. Combination of contradictory terms.
  15. 29. Similar grammatical structure repeated.
  16. 30. Using a descriptive phrase instead of a simple word.
  17. 33. One verb or preposition joins two objects within the same phrase, often with different meanings.
  18. 34. A descriptive phrase expressing a quality.
  19. 35. Division of words with a dash.
  20. 36. Decrease from important to trivial.
  21. 37. Creating tension or uncertainty.
  22. 39. Substitution by association (e.g., “the crown”).
Down
  1. 1. Deliberate misspelling to show pronunciation.
  2. 4. When a phrase is loosely joined to another clause.
  3. 5. Repetition of vowel sounds.
  4. 7. A humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings.
  5. 8. Excessive use of conjunctions.
  6. 12. Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
  7. 13. Harsh, unpleasant sound.
  8. 16. Comparison without “like” or “as.”
  9. 19. Meaningless or absurd language.
  10. 20. Words imitating sounds.
  11. 21. Sudden breaking off in speech.
  12. 22. Part used to represent the whole.
  13. 23. Rhythmical pattern of a poem.
  14. 25. Deliberate downplaying of importance.
  15. 31. Pleasant, harmonious sound.
  16. 32. Double negation to express a positive idea.
  17. 38. Comparison using “like” or “as.”