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