English language terminology

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Across
  1. 4. Saying something is something else; a direct comparison, not meant literally.
  2. 7. The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.
  3. 10. A _____ question is a question not expected to be answered.
  4. 12. Repeating words for dramatic effect or to emphasise their importance.
  5. 13. When the first letter of a word is repeated more than once.
  6. 14. A recurring subject, image, theme or idea within a text.
  7. 15. Commonly used phrases or metaphors
Down
  1. 1. Exaggerating for effect
  2. 2. Powerful describing words or adjectives, also known as _____ language
  3. 3. Comparing something using like or as
  4. 5. Applying human characteristics to objects
  5. 6. Implied meanings suggested by a word rather than its literal meanings.
  6. 8. Words that sound like what they are. Bang, clap, thud, pop.
  7. 9. A repeated ‘s’ sound
  8. 11. Informal or slang words, also known as _____ language