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Figurative Language is a type of literary device that refers to phrases, sayings, or words that are not literally accurate, but important. Many writers use it to create layers of meaning that the reader accesses through senses, symbolism, and sound devices. There are several types of figurative language, but the most common types include simile, metaphor, personification, symbolism, paradox, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia. Our figurative language worksheet templates ask students to identify these types of language, and can be customized to fit any book or lesson for classroom use.
Figurative language templates help students identify figurative language elements in stories or poetry. Students can define each element of figurative language and then pull examples from the text for reference. Figurative language templates can also be used for students to create their own poetry or short stories!
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If you want your students to keep track of the different types of figurative language, you can absolutely make a chart! Our premade templates are perfect for figurative language exercises that require a chart to organize the words and phrases that students find.
The main types of figurative language are as follows:
You sure can! Matching worksheets and identifying figurative language worksheets are a great way for visual learners to show what they know, when writing may be challenging for them. Teachers may choose to provide an answer key along with the figurative language identification worksheet.