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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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Poem Worksheet: ‘The Red Beast’

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

Poetry Writing Prompt Cards

A set of 20 poetry writing prompt cards.

Poetic Devices Word Search

Consolidate learning of poetic devices with this word search.

Poetic Language Devices Worksheet

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

Poetic Language Devices Display

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

Poetic Devices Cut & Paste Match

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

Poetic Devices Crossword

Consolidate learning of poetic devices with this crossword.

Personification Poem Worksheet: ‘Goodnight’

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

Personification Poem: ‘Goodnight’

A poem using personification titled ‘Goodnight’.

Onomatopoeia Poem Worksheet: ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’

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

Onomatopoeia Poem: ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’

A poem using onomatopoeia titled ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’.

Poem: 'A Morning Walk'

A poem titled ‘A Morning Walk’.