Across
- 2. the repetition of a word or words in successive clauses so that the second clause starts with the same word which makes the end of the previous clause
- 4. A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
- 7. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
- 8. Visually descriptive language that evokes a mental image. Authors use this literary device to help the reader picture a scene in their mind.
- 10. be a warning or indication of (a future event)
- 12. a phrase or a figure of speech that might have multiple senses, interpretations, or two different meanings, or which might be understood in two different ways
- 15. The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
- 16. Personification is a literary device that gives non-human or inanimate things human attributes, such as emotions, behaviors, actions, or descriptions that make it seem like it is alive or living.
Down
- 1. a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
- 3. Parallel structure, or parallelism, means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance
- 4. an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.
- 5. The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
- 6. the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
- 9. Colloquialism is language that is conversational and casual, dependent on geographic location, time period, and other situational factors
- 11. Used to eliminate conjunctions between phrases while keeping grammatical accuracy
- 13. exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
- 14. A literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
- 17. Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences or clauses and repetition of another word or phrase at the end of those same sentences or clauses