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Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

Across
A person, animal, or imaginary creature in a literary work
A word choice intended to convey a certain effect
From the point of view of one character
The actions or events taking place after the high point/climax
Expressions and imaginative language that is not literally
A repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
An accepted phrase or expression having a meaning different from the literal meaning
The introduction to the characters, background, and setting of a short story or novel
A form of literature; ex. fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, etc.
A reference to a mythological, literary, or historical person, place, or thing
A break in a time sequence to an earlier event or time
Down
The feelings and attitudes associated with a word
A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or group
An overused expression or idea
Opposition to a character which comes from environment, surroundings, or other characters; a character struggles against some outside force; man vs. man or man vs. nature
A deliberate, extravagant, and often outrageous exaggeration
The dictionary definition of a word
A hint or suggestion of a coming event
A story in which the characters, objects, or actions have a meaning beyond the surface of the story
A character, action, or situation that is a prototype, or pattern, of human life; a situation that occurs over and over again in literature, such as a quest, initiation, or an attempt to overcome evil
Conversation between characters
The use of a word or phrase that is less expressive or direct, but considered less distasteful or offensive than another
The most exciting point of the story