Creative Writing Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. – An object that represents a bigger idea.
  2. 5. – The sequence of events in a story.
  3. 6. – The spoken words between characters in a story.
  4. 11. – Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
  5. 13. – Using imagination to produce original ideas.
  6. 16. – A problem or struggle that drives the story forward.
  7. 18. – A feeling of excitement or nervousness about what will happen next.
  8. 19. – Using details to help readers imagine people, places, or events.
  9. 20. – Language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Down
  1. 2. – A comparison that does not use like or as.
  2. 3. – The voice that tells the story.
  3. 4. – The feeling or atmosphere created in a story.
  4. 7. – A feeling expressed by a character or narrator.
  5. 8. – The main message or lesson of a story.
  6. 9. – Producing strong, clear images in the reader’s mind.
  7. 10. Trait – A quality that describes a character’s personality.
  8. 12. – The time and place where a story happens.
  9. 14. – The point of view from which a story is told.
  10. 15. – A comparison using like or as.
  11. 17. – The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.