Figurative Language Vocabulary Worksheets
Expand word knowledge with free vocabulary worksheets on compound and hyphenated words, homographs, and synonyms. Students build words from smaller parts, sort out words that are spelled alike but mean different things, and strengthen word choice by matching synonyms. Each worksheet prints as a PDF with an answer key - no login or account needed - and modified pages give struggling students fewer problems per page. Ideal for 3rd through 6th grade word study and vocabulary centers.
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L.4.5.a
Recognize that a simile compares two things using like or as Recognize that a metaphor compares by saying one thing is another Tell a simile from a metaphor in a sentence Notice comparisons writers use to describe things
L.4.5.a L.5.5.a
Explain the meaning of a simile or metaphor in context Tell figurative meaning from the literal meaning of the words Use the rest of the sentence as a clue to the meaning Understand why writers use comparisons
L.5.5 L.6.5.a
Recognize personification in a sentence Find the non-human thing that is given human actions Tell which words show the human action Understand how personification helps a reader picture a scene
RL.2.4
Recognize alliteration in a sentence Listen for words that begin with the same sound Tell a sentence with alliteration from one without Notice how alliteration makes writing fun to read aloud
L.5.5.a
Identify similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration Tell the four kinds of figurative language apart Explain the clue that shows which kind a sentence uses Notice figurative language while reading
L.3.5.a L.4.5.a
Complete a simile with a fitting comparison Think about the quality two things share Recognize similes that use like or as Choose words that make writing more vivid
L.4.5.a
Find the two things compared in a simile or metaphor Tell the subject of a comparison from what it is compared to Read similes and metaphors closely Explain why a writer chose a comparison
L.5.5 L.6.5.a
Find the words that create personification Tell human actions from ordinary actions Understand how verbs bring things to life Explain how personification helps a reader picture a scene
L.5.5
Recognize personification in a sentence Tell figurative language from literal language Notice when a thing is given a human action Read verbs carefully
RL.2.4
Hear the repeated beginning sound in alliteration Match a sound to its letter or letters Recognize alliteration in a sentence Enjoy the sound of words read aloud
RL.2.4
Complete a sentence so it uses alliteration Listen for the repeated beginning sound Choose a word by its beginning sound Write playful sentences
L.5.5.a
Write a simile, a metaphor and personification Turn a plain sentence into a vivid one Choose a fitting comparison Use figurative language in their own writing
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