Home English worksheets Figurative language worksheets Figurative language worksheets Similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia and alliteration: name the kind of figurative language in each sentence. There are 2 sheets here: name it and match the term. Pick one from the tray, print it, and add its answer key as a second page if you want one.
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His heart is gold. simile metaphor personification hyperbole Seven silly snakes slid south. onomatopoeia alliteration simile hyperbole I've told you a million times. simile metaphor personification hyperbole He is as tall as a giraffe. simile metaphor personification hyperbole She is as quiet as a mouse. simile metaphor personification hyperbole The bacon sizzled in the pan. onomatopoeia alliteration simile hyperbole I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. simile metaphor personification hyperbole The leaves danced in the wind. simile metaphor personification hyperbole The room was an oven. simile metaphor personification hyperbole The car coughed and sputtered. simile metaphor personification hyperbole
Using these sheets The answer key matches the sheet on screen, including after you make new problems. Sheets print on US Letter paper. On A4, choose “Fit to printable area” in the print dialog. Questions What grade are these figurative language worksheets for? They suit grades 3 to 6. Each sheet in the tray practices it a different way, so you can pick the one that fits.
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