it means the literary devices and figures of speech. i think
Is this a crossword puzzle clue? It sounds like a reference to "purple" prose.
plural
idle
Saint or street
HAUL
jib
crossword puzzle
The clues for words that are entered horizontally in a crossword are labeled "Across."
This would mean a River in a crossword puzzle.
Bart
Where is the crossword puzzle?
hug, cuddle