Human-reviewed Grades 4–8 language arts
Figurative Language Crossword Puzzle
Free printable figurative language crossword for ELA — metaphor, simile, idiom, and related terms with answer key.
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Puzzle grid
Clues
Across
- Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor (9)
- Language that helps readers picture sights, sounds, or feelings (7)
- Comparison that uses the words like or as (6)
- Brief reference to a well-known person, place, or story (8)
Down
- Comparison that says one thing is another without using like (8)
- Giving human traits to an animal or object in writing (15)
- Meaning that sticks to the exact dictionary sense of words (7)
- Phrase whose meaning differs from the literal words (5)
Answer key
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FAQ
Is this Figurative Language crossword free to print?
Yes. This figurative language crossword is free to print for classroom or home use. The page includes a blank grid, numbered clues, and a fold-away answer key. Content is marked Human-reviewed.
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