Crossword puzzle : Metaphors and imagery in English

Think you’ve mastered the art of figurative language? This crossword will put your knowledge of metaphors, similes, and vivid imagery to the ultimate test. From classical literary devices to subtle poetic techniques, you’ll need a razor-sharp mind and a rich vocabulary to crack every clue. Only the most eloquent wordsmiths will conquer this challenge!

Horizontalement

1. 1. Universal symbol or character type
2. 4. To describe something vividly
3. 8. Place adverb replacing here
4. 11. word indicating later time
5. 12. Literal dictionary meaning of a word
6. 15. Art of persuasive speaking or writing
7. 16. Comparison to explain something
8. 17. Continuing until now
9. 18. Had not in short form

Verticalement

1. 1. Separated by distance
2. 2. Phrase conveying an idea vividly
3. 3. Implied meaning beyond literal sense
4. 5. Concept not tied to physical form
5. 6. To record a message
6. 7. Relating to fixed expressions
7. 9. At which place
8. 10. Story with hidden moral meaning
9. 13. Complexity of meaning in language
10. 14. Past form of may used in backshift