Across
- 3. The struggle between two opposing forces or characters
- 5. When one part of something is used to refer to the whole thing.
- 6. Placing close together or side by side two elements, especially for comparison or contrast.
- 9. Expressing different ideas with the same grammatical form
- 13. Type of plot where the order of events in a story are changed so they no longer happen in chronological order.
- 14. Where a single actor speaks alone, for an extended period of time.
- 16. Any distinct type of literary work
- 18. The emotional response evoked by a word, rather than its literal meaning
- 21. A hint of what is to come
- 22. The central “big picture” idea of a piece of writing.
- 23. The attitude of the writer which comes through in the writing
- 24. This is a statement that contradicts itself, but is most likely true.
- 29. This is what causes a character to act, speak, think or react in a certain way.
- 30. The where and when
- 31. Comparing two things using a word such as ‘like’ or ‘as’
- 32. The repetition of a beginning consonant sound: ex. “simple Simon”
- 35. Descriptive words and phrases that a writer uses to re-create sensory experiences
- 37. A word that sounds like its meaning ‘buzz’ ‘moo’
- 38. Comparing two things by saying that one is the other
Down
- 1. Referring to something by the name of something associated with it
- 2. When certain personality traits of one character significantly contrast with the qualities of another character (usually the protagonist).
- 4. A contrast between appearance and reality
- 5. The use of people, places, or objects that have meanings of their own, but also stand for ideas, feelings, etc.
- 7. A description that downplays the importance of the subject
- 8. The literal definition of a word
- 10. When a character speaks while, or as if, alone; similar to a soliloquy.
- 11. The main character
- 12. Exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect
- 15. This is a repeated thematic element (word, phrase, image, symbol, object, animal, etc.)
- 17. In the exposition of the plot this element helps to set the mood, tone, and conflict within the story.
- 19. A figure of speech in which an object, animal, or idea is given human characteristics
- 20. Recalling the past
- 25. An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work with which the reader should be familiar
- 26. Writing that is organized and lacks regular rhythmic patterns
- 27. The sequence of events
- 28. A literary technique in which foolish ideas or customs are ridiculed
- 29. The feeling or atmosphere a writer creates for the reader
- 33. A work of literature in which people, objects, and events stand for abstract qualities
- 34. Writing that imitates the style or subject matter of a literary work for criticism or humour
- 36. Characters conversing