Across
- 1. The repetition of similar sounds, usually at the end of lines in poetry or songs.
- 5. The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words that are close together.
- 6. An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
- 7. A phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its individual words.
- 8. Using descriptive language that appeals to the reader's five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to create a vivid mental picture.
- 9. Words that imitate the natural sounds of something.
Down
- 1. When an author repeats words, phrases, or lines to emphasize a point or create rhythm.
- 2. A direct comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
- 3. A comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
- 4. Giving human qualities or actions to non-human things or inanimate objects.