Figurative Language

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Across
  1. 1. Where the author uses symbols, which are objects, images, or words that represent deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
  2. 4. An allusion is a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
  3. 6. A comparison between 2 things but it doesn’t use the words “like” or “as”.
  4. 8. A play on words. Puns often use words that have different meanings but the same sound (homophones).
  5. 10. Comparison between 2 things. It must contain the words “like” or “as”.
Down
  1. 2. A phrase where the words together have a meaning that's different from the literal meanings of the individual words.
  2. 3. An expression where two opposite terms appear together.
  3. 5. When an author uses words that appeal to some of the human senses (sight, touch, taste, smell and sound).
  4. 7. Using exaggeration to highlight or make a point of something.
  5. 9. When an idea, animal or natural feature is given human characteristics.