Across
- 3. Repetition of vowel sounds
- 5. A comparison using "like" or "as"
- 7. to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
- 10. a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
- 13. the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
- 17. Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
- 19. trickery; deception
- 20. shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
- 21. the use of words that imitate sounds
- 23. A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
- 24. the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
- 25. contradict; give a false impression
- 26. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Down
- 1. careless or irresponsible
- 2. sudden realization
- 4. Repetition of initial consonant sounds
- 6. self-denying; refraining from indulging
- 8. Repetition of consonant sounds
- 9. vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy
- 11. to sail around the world
- 12. artificial
- 14. awkward lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy
- 15. Trees and shrubs that shed their leaves at the end of the growing season
- 16. A comparison without using like or as
- 18. A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
- 22. Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)