Across
1
Direct comparison without like or as
6
First version of a written work
7
Short analytical piece of writing
9
Central message of a story
11
Repeating someone's exact words
12
Group of lines in a poem
Down
2
Arrangement of words in a sentence
3
Person who writes a book
4
Group of words without a verb
5
Descriptive language appealing to senses
8
Imaginary stories
10
Use of humor to criticize