Create a crossword puzzle using important vocabulary words from the novel. Consider the words Josh uses in his poems, like patellar tendinitis, hypertension, ironic, and churlish. Include a minimum of 10 words from the novel. Write one hint for determining each word in your puzzle.
Here is a crossword puzzle using important vocabulary words from the novel:
1. Across: Patellar tendinitis
Hint: The medical term for an injury caused by overuse and stress on the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone.
2. Down: Hypertension
Hint: A condition characterized by high blood pressure, often caused by stress or genetics.
3. Across: Ironic
Hint: When something happens or is said in a way that contrasts with what is expected, often resulting in humor or disappointment.
4. Down: Churlish
Hint: Behaving in a rude or ill-mannered way, lacking politeness or kindness.
5. Across: Metamorphosis
Hint: A transformation or change in form or nature, often used to describe a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
6. Down: Poignant
Hint: Evoking a sense of sadness or deep emotion, often through a tender or heartfelt expression.
7. Across: Allegory
Hint: A story or artwork in which the characters and events represent abstract ideas and themes, usually as a way of commentating on real-life situations.
8. Down: Exemplify
Hint: To demonstrate or serve as a typical example of something.
9. Across: Connotation
Hint: The emotional or cultural associations tied to a word, often influencing its meaning beyond its dictionary definition.
10. Down: Stereotype
Hint: A widely held and simplified belief or idea about a particular group of people.
11. Across: Lucid
Hint: Clear and easily understood, often used to describe writing or speech.
12. Across: Enigmatic
Hint: Mysterious or puzzling, difficult to understand or explain.
13. Down: Sublime
Hint: Of such beauty or excellence that it inspires awe or admiration.
14. Down: Poise
Hint: Graceful and elegant composure, often in difficult or challenging situations.
15. Across: Resilience
Hint: The ability to bounce back or recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
16. Across: Catharsis
Hint: The release or purging of emotions, often achieved through experiencing a powerful or cathartic moment in literature or art.
17. Down: Epiphany
Hint: A sudden realization or understanding of something, often leading to personal growth or change.
18. Across: Diction
Hint: The choice and use of words and phrases in writing or speech, often highlighting the author's style or tone.