YR 10 UNFAMILIAR TEXT - NZ

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Across
  1. 3. comparison between two unlike things using like or as
  2. 4. Words that describe nouns
  3. 8. short, personal story
  4. 9. special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
  5. 11. humorous play on words
  6. 12. Repetition of final vowel and consonant sounds in words. There are two types - internal (within a line) and end (at the end of lines).
  7. 16. indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant
  8. 17. the strict, literal meaning of a word
  9. 19. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of the words
  10. 20. An action word
  11. 22. worn-out idea or overused expression
  12. 23. contradictory statement or situation to reveal a reality different from what appears to be true.
  13. 24. Words where the sounds imitate or suggest their meaning
  14. 25. figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
  15. 26. A person, place or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests other meanings as well
  16. 28. Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis
Down
  1. 1. series of items in meaningful sequence
  2. 2. Repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity
  3. 5. the implied or associative meaning of a word
  4. 6. question asked merely for effect with no answer expected
  5. 7. figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
  6. 10. placement of two things side by side for emphasis
  7. 13. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
  8. 14. command or order
  9. 15. a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people.
  10. 18. reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art
  11. 21. informal language; language that is "conversational"
  12. 23. Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
  13. 27. comparison between two unlike things without using like or as