Literary & Poetic Device

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Across
  1. 2. A statement is used to express an opposite meaning than the one literally expressed by it.
  2. 5. A series of words or phrases that start with the same sound, tongue twister is a good example.
  3. 6. A word (or group of words) that represents a sound and actually resembles or imitates the sound it stands for.
  4. 7. When a word or phrase is written multiple times, usually for the purpose of emphasis.
  5. 9. An interruption in a narrative that depicts events that have already occurred, either before the present time or before the time at which the narration takes place.
  6. 11. An exaggerated statement that's not meant to be taken literally by the reader.
  7. 16. The use of an object, figure, event, situation, or other idea in a written work to represent something else - for a broader message or deeper meaning that differs from its literal meaning.
  8. 17. When a nonhuman figure or other abstract concept or element is given human-like qualities or characteristics.
  9. 18. An author indirectly hints at - through things such as dialogue, description, or characters' actions - what's to come later on in the story (purpose is to introduce tension to a narrative).
  10. 19. When the ends of two or more words have the same sound.
Down
  1. 1. Use of informal language and slang.
  2. 3. A statement that appears illogical or self-contradictory but, upon investigation might actually be true or plausible.
  3. 4. When ideas, actions, or objects are described in non-literal terms.
  4. 8. An author describes a scene, thing, or idea so that it appeals to our senses (taste, smell, sight, touch, or hearing).
  5. 10. A type of metaphor in which an object, idea, character, action, etc., is compared to another using the words "as" or "like."
  6. 12. A combination of two words that, together, express a contradictory meaning.
  7. 13. The comparing and contrasting of two or more different (usually opposite) ideas, characters, objects, etc.
  8. 14. The author makes an indirect reference to a figure, place, event, or idea originating from outside the text.
  9. 15. A more mild or indirect word or expression is used in place of another word or phrase that is considered harsh, blunt, vulgar, or unpleasant.