English Terminology

1. Words or phrases that describe something as if it actually was something else (8)
5. The speech habits peculiar to a particular person (8)
6. Words and phrases that are generally considered inappropriate in certain contexts (5)
9. A word opposite in meaning to another (7)
10. A word that can take the place of a noun (7)

2. A word that defines the relationship between words in terms of time, space or direction (11)
3. The method of correct spelling and the ‘incorrect’ spelling of words in the past compared to how we spell them now (11)
4. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally (9)
7. A word or phrase that makes what you say less strong / direct (7)
8. The vocabulary of a language as opposed to other aspects such as the grammar of the text (5)

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