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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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Drawing Onomatopoeia

A fun creative activity where students illustrate 4 onomatopoeic words.

Write Onomatopoeia to Match

Write onomatopoeia to match each phrase.

Add Onomatopoeia to Sentences (2)

Rewrite sentences using onomatopoeia to make them more expressive.

Add Onomatopoeia to Sentences (1)

Rewrite sentences using onomatopoeia to make them more expressive.

Writing Similes (2)

This worksheet helps students write their own similes.

Writing Similes (1)

This worksheet helps students write their own similes.

Similes: Avoiding Cliches

This worksheet helps students understand cliches and encourages them to come up with their own, unique similes.

Writing Metaphors (2)

This worksheet helps students write their own metaphors.

Writing Metaphors (1)

This worksheet helps students write their own metaphors.

Meanings of Similes & Metaphors (2)

Work out the meaning of each simile and metaphor.

Meanings of Similes & Metaphors (1)

Work out the meaning of each simile and metaphor.

Simile or Metaphor?

Identify what two things are being compared and then work out whether the comparison is a simile or a metaphor.