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Browse our collection of poetry worksheets and other resources aimed at helping teach the use of different poetic devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, rhyme, similes and metaphors. This collection of resources helps explain these poetic devices and give learners the opportunity to practise their use.

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Identify Rhyme Patterns

Identify the rhyming pattern of each poem.

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Complete the Rhymes: Dinner

Choose the correct words that follow the rhyming pattern to complete the poem.

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Complete the Rhymes: Drink Stall

Choose the correct words that follow the rhyming pattern to complete the poem.

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5 Senses Poem: ‘At the Beach’

A five senses poem titled ‘At the Beach’.

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5 Senses ‘I Can…’ Poem: At the Beach

A five senses poem titled ‘At the Beach’. Follows an ‘I can…’ structure.

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‘At the Beach’ Poem: Identifying Language Devices

Identify poetic language devices in the poem ‘At the Beach’.

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Simile Poem Worksheet: ‘My Family’

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

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Simile Poem: ‘My Family’

A poem using similes titled ‘My Family’.

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Poem: ‘The Red Beast’

A poem titled ‘The Red Beast’.

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Poem Worksheet: ‘The Red Beast’

Identify poetic language devices in the poem ‘The Red Beast’.

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Poetry Writing Prompt Cards

A set of 20 poetry writing prompt cards.

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Poetic Devices Word Search

Consolidate learning of poetic devices with this word search.

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Poetic Language Devices Worksheet

Read about 9 poetic language devices and then write an example of each.

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Poetic Language Devices Display

A list of 9 poetic language devices and an example of each.

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Poetic Devices Cut & Paste Match

Match each example to the poetic device that has been used.

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Poetic Devices Crossword

Consolidate learning of poetic devices with this crossword.