Figurative language and Literary devices

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Across
  1. 5. Sarcasm
  2. 7. A fire station burns down.
  3. 9. The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words
  4. 12. Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects
  5. 13. "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"
  6. 17. "She sells seashells by the seashore"
  7. 19. add cultural context to dialogue, affecting how authentic characters or settings feel
  8. 21. Direct comparison between two unrelated things, implying that one thing is another.
  9. 22. A narrative where characters, events, or settings symbolize abstract ideas or moral qualities, often conveying a larger message or lesson.
Down
  1. 1. Heightens suspense or emotional engagement as readers anticipate the character's realization.
  2. 2. deepens the theme and influences how readers interpret the plot and characters. Objects or events take on added significance.
  3. 3. "let go" instead of "fired"
  4. 4. adds humor or a double meaning, often for lightheartedness or wit
  5. 6. an overused phrase or expression that has lost its orginality
  6. 8. "Bittersweet"
  7. 10. "He fought like a lion"
  8. 11. adds musicality, texture and emphasis to writing
  9. 14. "Life is like a box of chocolates- you never know what you're gonna get"
  10. 15. a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
  11. 16. downplay situations or characters, adding subtlety or irony to their actions.
  12. 18. The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words
  13. 19. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
  14. 20. creates a vivid, sensory experience, making actions feel more immediate and alive.