Figurative language includes similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, and other literary devices that make writing vivid and engaging. These free printable worksheets help students identify and understand figurative language in reading and use it in their own writing.
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View all figurative language worksheetsGrade 4: Similes and metaphors. Grade 5: Personification, hyperbole, idioms. Grade 6-8: Alliteration, onomatopoeia, symbolism, irony. Each type adds tools for deeper reading comprehension and more expressive writing.
Figurative language appears in almost everything we read — literature, poetry, news articles, even everyday conversation. Understanding it is essential for reading comprehension, and using it makes student writing more engaging and expressive.