Figurative Language

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Across
  1. 2. an expression overused to the extent that it loses its impact
  2. 5. repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close together
  3. 8. word or phrase where more than one meaning is suggested, a play on words
  4. 9. a reference to a statement/person/place in history, mythology, literature, sports, etc.
  5. 10. comparison of two unlike things and says one this IS another
  6. 11. giving human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
  7. 12. a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration
Down
  1. 1. comparison of two unlike things that have some quality in common and uses like or as
  2. 3. the whole group of words does not share the literal meaning of each individual word
  3. 4. words that imitate the sounds of their actions
  4. 6. a mild or pleasant word or phrase instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive
  5. 7. words or phrases that appeal to the reader's five senses
  6. 13. appears to be false due to contradiction but expresses a possible truth
  7. 14. two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect