Rhetorical language techniques: definitions

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Across
  1. 3. Repeating a word or phrase for effect.
  2. 5. Words that sound like the sound they describe.
  3. 8. Two contrasting words or ideas placed together.
  4. 10. Informal spoken language not used in writing.
  5. 11. Comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
  6. 12. The opposite of exaggeration.
  7. 13. Exaggeration for effect.
  8. 14. The sentence structure used in a speech or written text.
  9. 15. Words used to describe nouns.
  10. 16. Referring to another famous speech, text, person or event.
  11. 17. Imitating something or someone for amusement.
Down
  1. 1. Speaking about something in symbolic terms.
  2. 2. Saying something sarcastically that you don't really mean.
  3. 3. A question that is only asked for effect.
  4. 4. A more polite way of talking about a rude or sensitive topic.
  5. 6. The degree of certainty expressed by the speaker.
  6. 7. Words used to replace nouns.
  7. 9. Repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words.
  8. 16. A short story included in a speech for interest or amusement.