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Poetry and figurative language crossword with metaphor, simile, personification, and other literary devices.
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Figurative Language and Poetry Crossword

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This 20-clue crossword covers key poetry and figurative-language vocabulary for middle-grade students. Clues test understanding of literary devices including metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, oxymoron, and idiom, plus poetry forms like haiku, limerick, and stanza. Use it for vocabulary review, a warm-up activity, or a unit assessment in Grades 5–7 English Language Arts classes.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Poetry
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated February 2025

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