Eng III CP

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Across
  1. 2. kickback from a fired gun
  2. 6. the dictionary definition of a word
  3. 9. someone who speaks through a puppet or dummy
  4. 10. flimsy; not solid
  5. 11. attack or sudden strong feelings
  6. 12. misgivings about something one feels is wrong
  7. 15. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
  8. 18. originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
  9. 19. a traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes, told to explain the natural world or the customs and beliefs of a society
  10. 21. a writer's or speaker's choice of words
  11. 22. turned away in disgust
  12. 24. surround or attack on all sides
  13. 26. happening suddenly and briefly at different times in a way that is not regular
Down
  1. 1. a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities
  2. 3. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
  3. 4. a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony
  4. 5. the part on a military tank, airplane, on a ship from which guns are fired
  5. 7. to move or fall back suddenly
  6. 8. a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual
  7. 13. deep guilt
  8. 14. a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
  9. 16. a common often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally
  10. 17. outlines
  11. 20. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
  12. 23. the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region
  13. 25. a person who makes a journey for religious reasons