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Browse our collection of worksheets aimed at teaching a variety of figurative language devices, including similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia and more.

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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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Simile or Metaphor?

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

Simile Poem Worksheet: ‘My Family’

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

Metaphor Poem: 'Our Class'

A poem using metaphors titled ‘Our Class’.

Metaphor Poem Worksheet: ‘Our Class’

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

Personification Poem Worksheet: ‘Goodnight’

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

Figurative Language Board Game

A board game to help reinforce figurative language. Laminate for a long-lasting resource.