English Word Puzzle

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Across

1

Group of words with subject and verb

3

Word with similar meaning

7

Short analytical piece of writing

Down

1

Punctuation mark for pausing

2

Repeating someone's exact words

3

Comparison using like or as

4

Person, place, or thing

5

Problem or struggle in a story

6

Use of humor to criticize