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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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Classify Figurative Language (2)
Read each sentence and work out whether it is a simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification or alliteration.
Classify Figurative Language (1)
Read each sentence and work out whether it is a simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification or alliteration.
Poetic Devices Puzzle
Identify similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration to help complete this puzzle.
Figurative Language Word Search
Find the figurative devices and related words! A fun way to reinforce the concept of figurative language.
Classify & Justify Figurative Language (2)
Students identify which figurative language has been used and explain their choices.
Classify & Justify Figurative Language (1)
Students identify which figurative language has been used and explain their choices.
Metaphors Poster
A poster explaining metaphors. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
Alliteration Poster
A poster explaining alliteration. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
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 Poster
A poster explaining onomatopoeia. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.
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A set of 9 editing task cards. Errors include full stops, capital letters & spelling. Laminate for a long-lasting resource.
Editing Task Cards: Set C
A set of 9 editing task cards. Errors include full stops, capital letters, commas, speech marks, apostrophes & spelling. Laminate for a long-lasting resource.
Persuasive Devices Poster Set
A poster set explaining 7 different persuasive devices, such as alliteration, emotive language & exaggeration.
Editing Task Cards: Set B
A set of 9 editing task cards. Errors include full stops, capital letters, question marks & spelling. Laminate for a long-lasting resource.
Varying Sentence Length: Use Long Sentences
Short sentences have been overused. Rewrite, using long sentences to help express a slower, more relaxed feeling.
