Figure of Speech Crossword Puzzle

1. A direct or indirect reference to a particular aspect.
4. A nice way of saying something mean to someone. Making something bad sound good. Aim to soften the blow.
8. Places two opposite words next to each other.
9. The imitation or exaggeration of another text type in order to create humour.
12. To use something that isn’t yours.
13. Compares and contradicts ideas in a sentence.
15. A comparison without using like and as.
17. An insulting remark which hints at something, without stating it directly.
21. An over-exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.
24. Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
25. A build-up of ascending ideas, but the final statement is often flat and unexpected.

2. The use of words that imitate and reproduce real-life sounds and actions (sound-effects).
3. Associating a word which refers to an object.
5. questions A question that expects no answer back.
6. An abstract idea, speaking to an object or a dead person as if they were alive.
7. A word or phrase that refers to the bigger picture.
10. Giving human qualities to inanimate objects.
11. Repetition of vowels sounds.
14. A statement that seems to challenge itself because it combines words or ideas that are opposites. However, it is true.
16. When words sound the same, cat, hat, beer, fear.
17. Implies the opposite of what is said in a sarcastic way.
18. Direct comparison always using the words like and as.
19. Occurs when one thing is said but something else is intended to purposely humiliate someone.
20. A clever play on words, alike in sound but different in meaning.
22. A brief statement which intends to be funny or mocking / sarcastic.
23. Makes fun of a person, idea, or institution and its purpose is not just to entertain, but also to inform or make people think. Its aim is to change the situation and educate or entertain through humour.