Literary Devices Word Search

Play this Literary Devices word search game online, print it, or download it as a PDF or word file. Literary devices are tools used to create and enhance the meaning of a text. They can be used for many purposes, such as creating suspense, conveying emotion, or providing insight into characters.

 Common literary devices include alliteration, metaphor, simile, symbolism, personification, imagery, irony, and foreshadowing. 

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Literary Devices Word Search Game

allusion,diction,epigraph,euphemism,foreshadowing,imagery,metaphor,simile,personification,point of view,structure

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Instructions

To play this Literary Devices word search game, find all the words hidden in the grid of letters. The words may be placed on the grid horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or even backward. Words with a space or dash will be shown as a single word.

To start playing, look for one of the words listed on the top of the puzzle. Then use your eyes to scan across and down each row of letters looking for matches. When you spot a match, drag your mouse across the word. Of course, use your finger if you are on a mobile phone. Once you've found all the words in the list, Enjoy this moment of satisfaction and take pride in your achievement!

Word List

  • allusion
  • diction
  • epigraph
  • euphemism
  • foreshadowing
  • imagery
  • metaphor
  • simile
  • personification
  • point of view
  • structure

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Literary Devices_word_search.doc

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