Crossword Challenges, Word Search Fun, Trivia and Hidden Messages, All In One!
Thank you so very much for creating such wonderful puzzles!!!! They are so much fun to do when I need to take a break!! -Stephanie, PA
Print and Solve!
LITERARY TERMS!
A extended narrative describing a hero of the people
A story that tries to explain how something began or came about
A song or poem written after the death of someone
Personification is when a non-living thing is given __ characteristics
__ is when your smoke alarm batteries burn down your house
A free __ poem has no rhyme scheme or pattern
Mystery, romance, sci-fi, and Westerns are different __ of literature
This type of figurative language uses the words "like" or "as"
A __ has fourteen lines and a set rhyme scheme
A __ is two lines of poetry that rhyme at the end
Descriptive language
A story that often has a religious or moral lesson
Two opposing ideas that reveal a truth, though it seems contradictory
Where a story takes place - time, date, location, etc.
An __ is a story or poem has a literal and figurative meaning
An indirect reference to a person or situation in another literary work
Conversations between characters in a story or actors in a play
A funny or sarcastic __ can sometimes be found on old tombstones
Calling a toddler a "rug rat" is using a __
The person who is telling the story
"Jumbo shrimp" is an __
Alliteration is the repetition of __ sounds at the beginning of words
__ is purposeful exaggeration of something, like in a Tall Tale
A poem that tells a story, like Gilgamesh, are called __ poems
"He jumped like a kangaroo" is an example of __ language
The __ is a story's hero, the antagonist is his opposite
A word that sounds like its meaning, especially describing noises
Using hints or clues in a story suggesting future events
©2015 Clue Search Puzzles™ All Registered Trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Visit us at www.ClueSearchPuzzles.com
Choose From the Categories Below For HUNDREDS of Free Clue Search Puzzles!
For a COMPLETE LIST of puzzles, please visit our Puzzle Archives or use the Search Box on our Home page!
America (73 puzzles)
From sea to shining sea!
Animals (12 puzzles)
Favorite four-legged creatures!
Around the House (25 puzzles)
Everyday items!
Around Town (12 puzzles)
Things you see in your daily errands...
Arts and Literature (33 puzzles)
Explore the World's Best Talent!
Business (24 puzzles)
Working hard, or hardly working?
From sea to shining sea!
Animals (12 puzzles)
Favorite four-legged creatures!
Around the House (25 puzzles)
Everyday items!
Around Town (12 puzzles)
Things you see in your daily errands...
Arts and Literature (33 puzzles)
Explore the World's Best Talent!
Business (24 puzzles)
Working hard, or hardly working?
Famous People (32 puzzles)
Popular Celebrities and Politicians!
Food (26 puzzles)
Chew on this...
Games and Hobbies (11 puzzles)
Great ways to spend your spare time!
Health (24 puzzles)
Tips for keeping fit!
Language Arts (23 puzzles)
Express Yourself!
Movies (54 puzzles)
Hold my popcorn...
Popular Celebrities and Politicians!
Food (26 puzzles)
Chew on this...
Games and Hobbies (11 puzzles)
Great ways to spend your spare time!
Health (24 puzzles)
Tips for keeping fit!
Language Arts (23 puzzles)
Express Yourself!
Movies (54 puzzles)
Hold my popcorn...
Mythology (16 puzzles)
Fantastical and powerful creatures!
Nature (14 puzzles)
Part of the Great Outdoors!
Music (74 puzzles)
Popular bands and artists!
Religion (52 puzzles)
Favorite people and stories!
School Life (10 puzzles)
The pursuit of higher education!
Science (32 puzzles)
Making modern life possible!
Fantastical and powerful creatures!
Nature (14 puzzles)
Part of the Great Outdoors!
Music (74 puzzles)
Popular bands and artists!
Religion (52 puzzles)
Favorite people and stories!
School Life (10 puzzles)
The pursuit of higher education!
Science (32 puzzles)
Making modern life possible!
Special Days (51 puzzles)
There's always a day to celebrate!
Sports (32 puzzles)
Rally behind your favorite team!
Television (16 puzzles)
Sixty years and nothing's on...
Transportation (20 puzzles)
There are many ways to get there!
U.S. History (23 puzzles)
American History through puzzles!
World Studies (28 puzzles)
Get out there and see it all!
There's always a day to celebrate!
Sports (32 puzzles)
Rally behind your favorite team!
Television (16 puzzles)
Sixty years and nothing's on...
Transportation (20 puzzles)
There are many ways to get there!
U.S. History (23 puzzles)
American History through puzzles!
World Studies (28 puzzles)
Get out there and see it all!