Poetic Devices

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Across
  1. 1. The use of the same word or phrase multiple times.
  2. 8. Giving inanimate (nonliving) objects human characteristics.
  3. 9. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity to each other.
  4. 10. Words and phrases that appeal to the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) also called imagery.
Down
  1. 2. The use of words to imitate sounds, such as buzz, hiss, boom, and pop.
  2. 3. An exaggerated statement often used for the purpose of humor.
  3. 4. A comparison between two things without using “like” or “as”.
  4. 5. A comparison that is developed throughout an entire poem.
  5. 6. Something concrete that represents something else (usually an abstract concept).
  6. 7. Uses the words “like” or “as” to show a comparison between two things.