Across
- 1. the thick layer of rock below the Earth’s crust
- 3. the front of a building; also metaphorically a false outward appearance
- 7. the arrangement of events in time order
- 9. equally distant from two or more points
- 14. (shower) a natural event of falling stars, used as a metaphor for something brilliant but short-lived
- 15. the central part of the Earth, very hot and dense
- 16. a musical direction meaning “very loud,” used figuratively for intense emotions
- 17. a small, thin booklet or publication, less than a book
- 18. in physics, the natural tendency of systems to move towards disorder; used metaphorically for chaos in life
- 19. a row of columns supporting a structure
- 20. a place dedicated to a person, memory, or object of reverence
Down
- 2. relating to human existence, often questioning meaning or purpose
- 4. believing that all events are pre-decided and inevitable, leaving no room for free will
- 5. the rigid outer layer of the Earth, made of crust and upper mantle
- 6. placing two things side by side to show contrast
- 8. an excessive burden or overwhelming amount
- 10. in very poor condition because of age or neglect
- 11. a harsh, jumbled mix of sounds; discord
- 12. trying to appear more important, cultured, or intelligent than one really is
- 13. in physics, particles opposite to normal matter; used in the novel to describe a sense of nothingness