Across
- 4. towards a particular perspective
- 6. The running on of the thought from one line, couplet, or stanza to the next without a syntactical break (full stop, comma).
- 7. Any use of language where the intended meaning differs from the actual literal meaning of the words themselves.
- 10. language Words used deliberately to create an emotional impact or response.
- 11. is a comparison where one thing or idea is described as being similar to another. Similes usually contain the words “like” or “as”.
- 13. specialist language of a particular trade, sport, pastime or area of study
- 15. the repetition of vowel sounds
- 17. comparison without the use of "like" or "as"
- 21. the use of specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas
- 22. where a specific word, phrase or structure is repeated several times
- 23. describes something in detail
- 24. The placing of two things side by side so that similarities or differences between the two texts are made obvious.
- 26. Mocking, cutting type humour that is personal in intent and aims to humiliate.
- 27. everyday speech of a particular place or time period
- 30. the feeling or mood in a text
- 31. The “voice” of a poem; not to be confused with the poet him/herself.
Down
- 1. compare by observing differences or opposites
- 2. the special atmosphere or mood created by a particular envirment
- 3. where sounds are spelt out as words
- 5. repetition of consonant sounds
- 8. where future events are suggested by author before they happen
- 9. over exaggeration
- 12. The apparent emotional state, or “attitude,” of the piece as conveyed through the language.
- 14. Where inanimate objects or abstract concepts are given human qualities
- 16. A recurring important idea or image.
- 18. reference to matters outside of literary work
- 19. question a question that is asked that is not meant to be answered
- 20. an overused expression or idea
- 25. a contradiction in terms (e.g. cold fire)
- 28. implies the opposite of what was said
- 29. a pervading idea/message or focus that a text explores.
