Across
- 2. style A style of writing that emphasizes ideas and concepts rather than concrete details.
- 4. A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
- 8. The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.
- 9. The literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.
- 10. A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.
- 13. The general character or attitude of a piece of writing.
- 14. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
- 15. style A style of writing that aims to represent life as it is.
- 16. A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
- 17. point The main point of interest or activity in a work.
- 24. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
- 25. omniscient point-of-view A narrative perspective where the narrator knows all thoughts, feelings, and actions of every character.
- 26. A typical example of a character, theme, or situation that recurs in literature.
- 29. A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
- 30. irony A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
- 31. A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character.
- 34. A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced manner.
- 35. point-of-view A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.
- 37. A sentimental longing for the past.
- 38. A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.
Down
- 1. To place two or more things side by side for comparison.
- 3. A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.
- 5. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
- 6. Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
- 7. A genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock.
- 11. irony A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.
- 12. irony A situation where the audience knows something that the characters do not.
- 17. A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
- 18. limited point-of-view A narrative perspective that follows one character closely, revealing their thoughts and feelings.
- 19. point-of-view A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.
- 20. point-of-view A narrative perspective where the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.
- 21. A rhetorical appeal to emotion.
- 22. The use of similar structures in two or more clauses.
- 23. A small, representative system that reflects a larger whole.
- 27. The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
- 28. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
- 32. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
- 33. The act of placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.
- 36. A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth.
- 39. al. An abbreviation for 'et alia', meaning 'and others', used in citations.