English Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. A synonym for "brilliant." (8)
  2. 4. Something that is not true. (5)
  3. 6. "As slow as a sleepy snail". What language device is this? (12)
  4. 10. Conjunctions are important because they help to __________ our writing.(9)
  5. 11. Name for a describing word. (9)
  6. 12. Reading helps to improve this. (10)
  7. 14. The opposite of despair. (4)
Down
  1. 1. What symbols help to make writing more meaningful? (11)
  2. 3. The students "go the extra mile" for Mr Alexis. This idiom means "make a extra _____________." (6)
  3. 5. A personal website or online journal (4)
  4. 7. "Sing/Ring" and "Care/Stare" are examples of what poetic technique. (5)
  5. 8. What kind of literature involves storytelling and imagination? (7)
  6. 9. The opposite of sad is_________. (5)
  7. 10. "As wise as an owl" is an example of what language device? (6)
  8. 13. The time of day when the sun rises. (7)