Across
- 3. A literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story. This can create suspense or prepare the reader for later events.
- 5. A literary device that uses vivid and descriptive language to create sensory experiences for the reader, often appealing to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
- 6. Placing two or more contrasting ideas, characters, or things side by side to highlight their differences or to create an interesting effect. Example: "Beauty and ugliness" or "Light and darkness."
- 7. The use of symbols (objects, characters, colors, etc.) to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Example: In literature, a "dove" might symbolize peace.
- 10. A figure of speech in which non-human things (animals, objects, or abstract ideas) are given human characteristics or qualities. Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."
- 11. A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as," suggesting they are alike in some way. Example: "Time is a thief."
Down
- 1. A literary device in which words, phrases, or ideas are repeated for emphasis or effect. Repetition can reinforce a theme or create rhythm in writing.
- 2. The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close together. Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
- 4. The written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more characters in a story. It can reveal character, advance the plot, or develop themes.
- 5. Monologue A narrative technique that reveals a character’s thoughts, feelings, and reactions as if the reader were inside the character’s mind, experiencing their inner dialogue.
- 8. A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as." Example: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
- 9. Details Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery and immerse the reader in the scene. Example: "The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room."
