FIGURES OF SPEECH

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Across
  1. 4. Epithet A sleepless night? Nights don’t sleep anyway
  2. 7. I’m punny, not funny — wordplay with a twist!
  3. 8. Oh great! Another exam!” — said no student ever (sincerely).
  4. 11. Less is more” — say what now?
  5. 12. Jumbo shrimp in a freezer burn? Two opposites collide here!
  6. 15. Silly snakes slither silently — sound familiar?
  7. 16. Like twins, but not quite — they use “like” to get along!
  8. 17. “I waited a million years!” — says the drama king of exaggeration.
  9. 19. Many are called, few are chosen” — opposites attract
  10. 21. Snap! Crackle! Pop! — it’s the sound of sound
  11. 23. When “the crown” rules the land — who’s really in charge?
  12. 24. This figure drops the “like” but still loves comparisons — sneaky matcher!
Down
  1. 1. All hands on deck!” — but no legs invited?
  2. 2. Not too bad = actually good — the sneaky understatement!
  3. 3. The pitter-patter of little feet — consonants clicking!
  4. 5. Good, better, BEST — it’s all about the build-up!
  5. 6. O Death, where is thy sting?” – talking to the void?
  6. 9. When the wind whispers and the sun smiles — who taught them manners?
  7. 10. The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain — vowel vibes!
  8. 13. A free gift that costs nothing — really now?
  9. 14. He’s a real Romeo! — but only if you catch the reference
  10. 18. When “passed away” softens the blow — polite word alert!
  11. 20. Rain on your wedding day — perfectly unfortunate luck.
  12. 22. I have a dream… I have a dream…” – Echo with a purpose!