Style, diction and syntax crossword: crossword puzzle for Grade 11, page 1 preview

Crossword puzzle · English

Style, diction and syntax crossword · Grade 11

Solve a crossword of up to 15 words about style, diction and syntax from short definition clues. Builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grade 11 · ages 16 to 17
Medium
15 to 20 minutes
1 page
Free

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The crossword clues

Directions: Read each clue and write the answer in the grid, one letter in each box.

Across
1 A writer's choice of words, judged by precision and effect (7)
4 Language that appeals to the senses (7)
7 Expression whose meaning differs from its literal words, like 'spill the beans' (5)
11 Leaving out words a reader can supply; also the three dots marking it (8)
12 The emotional or cultural associations a word carries (11)
13 The rhythmic rise and fall of a sentence or speech (7)
Down
2 Informal; typical of everyday conversation (10)
3 Level of formality in language, from casual to ceremonial (8)
5 A mild word substituted for a harsh or blunt one (9)
6 A word's literal, dictionary meaning (10)
8 Reversing normal word order for emphasis, as in 'Gone were the days' (9)
9 Expressing ideas in as few words as clarity allows (9)
10 Describes a sentence that opens with its main clause and then adds detail (10)

What your child practices

Your child builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grades and ages: Grade 11, ages 16 to 17
Time: About 15 to 20 minutes
Subject: English
Level: Medium for Grade 11
Answer key: Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing: 1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated: October 15, 2026

How to use it

Read the first across clue together so the format is clear. Use a pencil so mistakes rub out easily, and check every answer at the end. It is pitched at the expected level for Grade 11, for practice after the topic has been taught.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Use the letter count after each clue and any crossing letters when a clue gets stuck.

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