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Similes make a comparison between two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’. Metaphors make a comparison between two different things, often using ‘is’ or ‘was’. Here you will find our collection of simile and metaphor worksheets to help teach this figurative language device. Watch our Similes & Metaphors Video. For more figurative language devices, visit our Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole and Personification pages. 

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Simile Poem Worksheet: ‘My Family’

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

Simile Poem: ‘My Family’

A poem using metaphors titled ‘My Family’.

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’.

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.