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