Across
1
Central message of a story
4
Ability to speak or write smoothly
5
Direct comparison without like or as
6
Author's attitude in writing
9
Object representing an idea
10
Word choice in writing
Down
2
Exact, not figurative meaning
3
Traditional story about gods or heroes
7
Use of humor to criticize
8
Group of words with subject and verb
11
Literary work with rhythm
12
Group of lines in a poem