Advanced Simile and Metaphor Worksheets
Related ELA Standard: L.5.5.A
As writers we often attempt to use real world examples to give our readers a more vivid understanding of what we are trying to portray to them. Writers often use similes which where you compare two things that share a common feature. When we use similes the words "as" and "like" are used to complete the comparison. When we make a direct comparison, but leave the words "as" and "like" out of it this is called a metaphor. These worksheets will have students work with more complex comparisons. This will help grow their writing technique and use of figurative language.
Advanced Simile and Metaphor Worksheets:
Mrs. Baker Births a Book – This is one giant extended metaphor. See if you can spot where it presents itself.
Interpreting Metaphors – A dictionary would be very helpful here through out the worksheet.
Painting a Picture with Similes – We work off of Dracula by Bram Stoker.
The New Girl – Time to look deep into Marina's encounters in class.
Using Figurative Language to Express Character – See how Dickens uses figurative language with Ebenezer Scrooge.
Establishing Tone with Figurative Language – Underline all of the figurative language. Then answer the questions.
Conveying Feelings with Figurative Language – We look for the central message and theme that is presented in the passage.
Using Figurative Language to Describe Behavior – This might require a few reads to really hone in on the message.
Figurative Language in Poetry – Poets often use figurative language. Read the poem The Chariot.
Nancy is Lost! – More metaphor identification and simile work.
Sherlock Holmes in Love – Read the paragraph. Then, the diagram below, write each instance of figurative language and its meaning.
Interpreting Figurative Language – Is James having fun at the dance? Use evidence from the paragraph to support your answer.
The Dragon Slayer – Underline the figurative language in the paragraph.
Setting the Scene with Figurative Language – The paragraph is from the novel Riders of the PurpleSage by Zane Grey.
The Power of Figurative Language – This passage is chock filled with vivid language.
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