This worksheet on metaphors is your ticket to better writing! As learners read ten sentences, they underline the metaphor and circle the two objects of comparison.

Concepts

metaphors, figurative language, literary elements

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage class members to replace the metaphors in each sentence with their own
• Use during a focus on literary elements or figurative language
• Add to a homework packet in language arts

Classroom Considerations

• Designed for upper elementary students, but would work as a helpful review for middle schoolers as well

Pros

• Provides a clear answer key
• Promotes close reading and thoughtful writing
• Includes both a definition of a metaphor and an example of the exercise

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.4.4 RL.5.4 L.4.5.a L.5.5.a