Across
- 4. Saying something is something else; a direct comparison, not meant literally.
- 7. The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.
- 10. A _____ question is a question not expected to be answered.
- 12. Repeating words for dramatic effect or to emphasise their importance.
- 13. When the first letter of a word is repeated more than once.
- 14. A recurring subject, image, theme or idea within a text.
- 15. Commonly used phrases or metaphors
Down
- 1. Exaggerating for effect
- 2. Powerful describing words or adjectives, also known as _____ language
- 3. Comparing something using like or as
- 5. Applying human characteristics to objects
- 6. Implied meanings suggested by a word rather than its literal meanings.
- 8. Words that sound like what they are. Bang, clap, thud, pop.
- 9. A repeated ‘s’ sound
- 11. Informal or slang words, also known as _____ language