30 Figurative Language Worksheets that focus on similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and alliteration.
These worksheets are great for no-prep practice of the 7 most common types of figurative language. Each type of figurative language includes an introductory page with a definition and examples. The rest of the pages provide opportunities for practice.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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- 30 printable worksheets
- Recording Sheets
- Answer Keys
- Google Slides
- Easel Activity
Great for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade!
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NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
This resource includes the following practice pages:
- What are Similes?
- Complete the Simile
- Writing Similes
- Similes Mix and Match
- What are Metaphors?
- Metaphor Practice
- Verb-Based Metaphors
- Simile or Metaphor?
- Similes and Metaphors in Literature
- What are Idioms?
- Draw that Idiom
- Idiom Body Parts
- Animal Idiom Bingo
- What is Hyperbole?
- Finish the Hyperbole
- Make it Hyperbole
- What is Personification?
- Personification Practice
- Personify It
- What is Onomatopoeia?
- Onomatopoeia Practice
- Onomatopoeia Brainstorm
- Onomatopoeia Story
- What is Alliteration?
- Alliteration Practice
- Figurative Language Practice
- Figurative Language Challenge!
- Figurative Language Venn Diagram
- Figurative Language Outside
- Figurative Language in Literature
- Answer Keys
- Common Core Standards
Teacher Tip
- This product will work well for independent learners because there is a definition for each type of figurative language along with examples. Your student should be able to complete the tasks independently!
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✏️ “These were the best review for my kids! They were struggling with the difference between several types of figurative language, but this helped them grasp it.” -Tiffany C.
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SKU: 171493
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Draw that Idiom -
Idioms – Body Parts -
What are metaphors? -
What are similes? -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Challenge -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Overview -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Personification -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Similes and Metaphors -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Idioms -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Metaphors -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Similes -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Hyperbole -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Onomatopoeia -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Venn Diagram -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Finding Figurative Language in What You’re Reading -
Google Slides – Figurative Language – Alliteration -
Figurative Language Venn Diagram -
Figurative Language in Literature -
Figurative Language Challenge -
Alliteration Practice -
Figurative Language Practice -
Figurative Language Outside -
Onomatopoeia Story -
Personification Practice -
What is Alliteration? -
Finish the Hyperbole -
Onomatopoeia Brainstorm -
Make it Hyperbole -
Personify It! -
What is Personification? -
What is Onomatopoeia? -
Onomatopoeia Practice -
Similes and Metaphors in Literature -
draw that Idiom -
What are Idioms? -
What is Hyperbole? -
Simile or Metaphor? -
Verb-based Metaphors -
Writing Similes -
Similes Mix and Match -
Writing Metaphors -
Complete the Simile

