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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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Simile or Metaphor?

Identify what two things are being compared and then work out whether the comparison is a simile or a metaphor.
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Classify Figurative Language (2)

Read each sentence and work out whether it is a simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification or alliteration.
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Classify Figurative Language (1)

Read each sentence and work out whether it is a simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification or alliteration.
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Poetic Devices Puzzle

Identify similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration to help complete this puzzle.
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Figurative Language Word Search

Find the figurative devices and related words! A fun way to reinforce the concept of figurative language.
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Classify & Justify Figurative Language (2)

Students identify which figurative language has been used and explain their choices.
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Classify & Justify Figurative Language (1)

Students identify which figurative language has been used and explain their choices.
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Metaphors Poster

A poster explaining metaphors. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
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Alliteration Poster

A poster explaining alliteration. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
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Figurative Language Student Reference Card

A reference card explaining the different figurative language devices: alliteration, metaphors, similes, personification, onomatopoeia.
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Similes Poster

A poster explaining similes. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
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Personification Poster

A poster explaining personification. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
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Onomatopoeia Poster

A poster explaining onomatopoeia. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.

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