Across
1
Ordinary written language
4
Exact, not figurative meaning
5
Group of words with subject and verb
11
Imaginary stories
12
Action word in a sentence
13
First version of a written work
Down
1
Literary work with rhythm
2
Central message of a story
3
Rules of language structure
6
Problem or struggle in a story
7
Use of humor to criticize
8
Long work of fiction
9
Word choice in writing
10
Ability to speak or write smoothly