VD 4.2.
Across
- 1. Words that imitate natural sounds associated with objects or actions (e.g., "buzz," "crash," "whisper").
- 3. The repetition of similar sounds, usually at the end of lines in poetry or songs (e.g., "star" and "far").
- 5. A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds").
- 9. Giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas (e.g., "The flowers danced in the breeze").
- 10. Common expressions with meanings different from the literal interpretation (e.g., "Break the ice" means to start a conversation).
- 11. The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words (e.g., "Sally sells seashells by the seashore").
Down
- 2. Words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns (e.g., "bright," "happy," "tall").
- 4. The act of identifying similarities and differences between things, often used in similes and metaphors.
- 6. A direct comparison between two unlike things, implying they are the same without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "The world is a stage").
- 7. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, often for emphasis (e.g., "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse").
- 8. Language A broad term for language that uses literary devices to go beyond the literal meaning (e.g., similes, metaphors, idioms).
- 11. The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words to create rhythm or emphasis (e.g., "The light of the fire is a sight to admire").