Wordsmithery crossword

2. Sequence of events in a story
5. Figure of speech that is an exaggeration or overstatement
6. Direct conversation between characters
7. a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another, thus making an implicit comparison
9. Category or type (of literature)
12. Long narrative poem that tells the great deeds of a hero
13. Literary reference to a familiar thing
15. Literary device used to make fun of human weaknesses
17. Figure of speech in which two unlike things are compated using 'like' or 'as'
18. Story that uses humorous excessive exaggeration to mock something
20. Statement that seems contrary to truth but may be true
21. The moment of sudden understanding
22. Often repeated idea in a story Symbol Person, place, thing, or event that stands for something else

1. Words or phrases that convey the opposite meaning or expected outcome
3. Person telling the story
4. s the repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words
8. Combination of contradictory terms (jumbo shrimp)
10. Series of events in search of something
11. A short piece of writing that expresses a person's viewpoint
13. Story in which characters, things, or actions represent or lead to a strong moral or lesson
14. Story longer than a short story but not as long or complex as a novel
16. Short verse written in memory of someone
19. Characterized by mystery, castles, supernatural events, old mansions, etc.