Language techniques

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Across
  1. 3. A comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as".
  2. 6. Using words to create a picture in the reader's mind. It appeals to the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
  3. 8. The author's attitude or feeling towards the subject. It's the "mood" of the writing.
  4. 9. Giving human qualities or actions to a non-human thing (like an object, animal, or idea).
Down
  1. 1. The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in words that are close together.
  2. 2. A pause or break in the middle of a line of poetry. It's often created by punctuation like a comma (,), dash (—), or period (.).
  3. 4. A direct comparison that says one thing is another thing. It does NOT use "like" or "as."
  4. 5. Simply put, it's the author's choice of words. The words chosen create a specific tone or feeling.
  5. 7. Showing the difference between two things by placing them close together.
  6. 10. Saying the opposite of what you actually mean.