Figurative Language Worksheets
A collection of figurative language worksheets including onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification and hyperbole. Visit our Poetry Writing Page for more fantastic resources to teach poetry.
Figurative Language Worksheets: Mix
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Similes | Metaphors | Alliteration | Personification Complete the puzzles by matching the sentence pieces to the 4 poetic device squares. |
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Figurative Language Classify 1
Figurative Language Classify 2 Classify the figurative language as similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia or hyperbole. |
Figurative Language Justify 1
Classify the figurative language and explain why! |
Figurative Language Bump!
Learn different types of figurative language in this board game! |
Similes & Metaphors
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Write Similes
Create similes to make descriptive comparisons. |
Similes: Avoiding Cliches
Think of fresh similes to avoid cliches! |
Write Metaphors
Create metaphors to make descriptive comparisons. |
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Simile or Metaphor?
Classify each as either a simile or metaphor! |
Similes & Metaphors: Meanings
Can you work out the meaning of the metaphors and similes? |
Game: Similes & Metaphors Race!
Learn about similes and metaphors in this board game! |
Onomatopoeia
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Find the Onomatopoeia
Identify the onomatopoeia in each sentence. |
Write & Draw Onomatopoeia 1
Write and draw onomatopoeia to match the given objects. |
Write Onomatopoeia to Match
Write onomatopoeia to match the given descriptions. |
Hyperbole
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Hyperbole Match
Fill in the blanks to complete the hyperboles. |
Add a Hyperbole
Add a hyperbole to the sentences. |
Write a Hyperbole
Write hyperboles to match given descriptions. |