Across
- 1. Where the author uses symbols, which are objects, images, or words that represent deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
- 4. An allusion is a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
- 6. A comparison between 2 things but it doesn’t use the words “like” or “as”.
- 8. A play on words. Puns often use words that have different meanings but the same sound (homophones).
- 10. Comparison between 2 things. It must contain the words “like” or “as”.
Down
- 2. A phrase where the words together have a meaning that's different from the literal meanings of the individual words.
- 3. An expression where two opposite terms appear together.
- 5. When an author uses words that appeal to some of the human senses (sight, touch, taste, smell and sound).
- 7. Using exaggeration to highlight or make a point of something.
- 9. When an idea, animal or natural feature is given human characteristics.