Simile or Metaphor?
Identify what two things are being compared and then work out whether the comparison is a simile or a metaphor.
Figurative Language Student Reference Card
A reference card explaining the different figurative language devices: alliteration, metaphors, similes, personification, onomatopoeia.
Personification Poster
A poster explaining personification. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
Onomatopoeia Poem: ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’
A poem using onomatopoeia titled ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’.
Meanings of Similes & Metaphors (2)
Work out the meaning of each simile and metaphor.
Writing Similes (1)
This worksheet helps students write their own similes.
Completing Personification
A scaffolded worksheet to support the creation of personification. Students choose from a list of human actions to complete the given sentences.
Drawing Onomatopoeia
A fun creative activity where students illustrate 4 onomatopoeic words.
Writing Metaphors (1)
This worksheet helps students write their own metaphors.
Poetic Language Devices Display
A list of 9 poetic language devices and an example of each.
Add Onomatopoeia to Sentences (2)
Rewrite sentences using onomatopoeia to make them more expressive.
Meanings of Similes & Metaphors (2)
Work out the meaning of each simile and metaphor.