Across
1
Exact, not figurative meaning
4
Main idea being expressed
7
Short analytical piece of writing
8
Direct comparison without like or as
12
Action word in a sentence
13
Long heroic narrative poem
Down
2
Central message of a story
3
Use of humor to criticize
5
Problem or struggle in a story
6
Group of lines in a poem
9
Word choice in writing
10
Author's attitude in writing
11
Words with similar ending sounds