Across
- 4. when an author makes an indirect reference to a figure, place, event, or idea originating from outside the text. Many make reference to previous works of literature or art, especially the Bible
- 5. the use of an object, figure, event, situation, or other idea in a written work to represent something else—typically a broader message or deeper meaning that differs from its literal meaning
- 9. when a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of multiple sentences throughout a piece of writing. It's used to emphasize the repeated phrase and evoke strong feelings in the audience
- 10. the comparing and contrasting of two or more different (usually opposite) ideas, characters, objects, etc.
- 12. when a nonhuman figure or other abstract concept or element is described as having human-like qualities or characteristics
- 13. writer or narrator's attitude toward a subject
- 14. when a statement is used to express an opposite meaning than the one literally expressed by it
Down
- 1. a series of words or phrases that all (or almost all) start with the same sound
- 2. the general feeling the writer wants the audience to have
- 3. an object, idea, character, action, etc., is compared to another thing using the words "as," "like," or "than"
- 6. an exaggerated statement that's not meant to be taken literally by the reader
- 7. when an author compares one thing to another (x IS y)
- 8. when a word or phrase is written multiple times, usually for the purpose of emphasis
- 11. when an author describes a scene, thing, or idea so that it appeals to our senses (taste, smell, sight, touch, or hearing)