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Figurative language is the use of language to convey meaning which differs from the literal meaning of the words. This collection of figurative language worksheets includes the poetic devices of onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification and hyperbole. Visit our Poetry Writing page for more resources to teach poetry and figurative language.

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Onomatopoeia Poem Worksheet: ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’

This worksheet focuses on onomatopoeia. Read the poem and answer the questions.

Onomatopoeia Poem: ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’

A poem using onomatopoeia titled ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’.

Metaphor Poem Worksheet: ‘Our Class’

This worksheet focuses on metaphors. Read the poem and answer the questions.

Metaphor Poem: 'Our Class'

A poem using metaphors titled ‘Our Class’.

Hyperbole Poem Worksheet: 'Worst Day of My Life'

This worksheet focuses on hyperbole. Read the poem and answer the questions.

Hyperbole Poem: 'Worst Day of My Life'

A poem using hyperbole titled ‘Worst Day of My Life’.

Writing Hyperbole

Write a hyperbole to match each adjective and noun.

Hyperbole Match

Choose from a word list to complete the hyperboles.

Adding Hyperbole

Students add hyperbole to each sentence.

Choose Action/Trait & Write

Two different human actions or traits are given for each object. Students choose one and use it to write their own personification.

Completing Personification

A scaffolded worksheet to support the creation of personification. Students choose from a list of human actions to complete the given sentences.

Add Personification to Sentences

Rewrite sentences using personification to make them more expressive.