literary terms crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. — The main idea or argument of a written work.
  2. 5. — The sequence of events in a story.
  3. 8. — The main message or lesson of a story.
  4. 12. — A comparison between two things without using “like” or “as.”
  5. 14. — Words that create pictures or sensory experiences in the reader’s mind.
  6. 17. — Repetition of the same beginning sound in nearby words.
  7. 19. — The main problem or struggle in a story.
  8. 20. — The choice of words used by a writer or speaker.
Down
  1. 1. — A word that imitates a sound, such as “buzz” or “bang.”
  2. 3. — The time and place where a story happens.
  3. 4. — A way of persuading or convincing an audience.
  4. 6. — Giving human qualities to non-human things.
  5. 7. — A statement that expresses a position or opinion.
  6. 9. — The character who opposes the main character.
  7. 10. — An exaggerated statement used for emphasis.
  8. 11. — A form of writing that uses rhythm, words, and imagery to express ideas or feelings.
  9. 13. — The main character in a story.
  10. 15. — A statement that seems contradictory but may contain a truth.
  11. 16. — A comparison using “like” or “as.”
  12. 18. — A group of lines in a poem