Across
- 2. The students were like squirrels, darting from place to place in a frenzy.
- 4. Animal Farm is a satire because it criticizes historical events and human behavior.
- 9. Animal Farm is allegory because it uses farm animals to symbolize the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the events that followed.
- 10. In a moment of __________ irony, the protagonist thought her friends forgot her birthday, but the audience knew they were planning a surprise party.
- 11. The stubborn old door refused to open, protesting with a cranky creak and a groan.
Down
- 1. The Odyssey explores the topic of home and Odysseus’ journey reminds audiences of the following __________: home should be a place of emotional connection, comfort, and identity.
- 3. His anger is a boiling cauldron, spilling over with fierce and untamed flames that threaten to burn everything in their path.
- 5. The __________ of fairy tales often begin with the phrase “Once upon a time…”
- 6. In the midst of the thunder and lightning storm, my friend turned to me and said “What a beautiful day for a walk.” This is an example of __________ irony.
- 7. A fire station destroyed by a fire is an example of __________ irony.
- 8. The day flew by faster than a caffeinated hummingbird on rollerblades!