In this worksheet your student will write metaphors and similes about himself.
Metaphor Worksheets
A metaphor is one kind of figurative language. It makes a direct comparison of two unlike things. You can tell the difference between a metaphor and a simile because a simile uses the words “like” or “as”, and a metaphor does not. Metaphors often usually use a form of the verb “to be”. The verb can be in the past tense (was, were), the present tense (am, is, are), or future tense (will be). The printable metaphor worksheets below help students to understand how this kind of figurative language can be used. Each worksheet is free to duplicate for home or classroom use.
Helpful Definitions and Examples
Metaphor Examples
What is a Metaphor?
Metaphor Printable Worksheet Activities
Metaphor Hunt
Students underline all the metaphors in this brief story called, “The Haircut”.
Metaphor Meanings
Students read each sentence and tell what each metaphor is comparing.
Metaphors and Similes in Shakespeare: Explain the Meaning
This worksheet features a variety of metaphors and similes from Shakespeare for your student to anaylze.
Metaphors and Similes: Explain the Meaning
Your student is asked to explain the meanings of these metaphors and similes in this worksheet.
Metaphors Compare Things
Students underline the metaphor and circle the people or objects that the metaphor is being used to compare.
Mixed Metaphors!
Metaphors are great, until they get mixed up!
Using Metaphors
Students read each sentence and re-write it using a metaphor.
Warm Up to Metaphors!
The job was a breeze. Casey is a night owl. These are examples of metaphors. Print out this free worksheet and have your students identify the metaphors as well as come up with their own.
What is a Metaphor?
A metaphor worksheet that prompts students read each sentence and explain what the metaphor compares
Which Is It? Metaphor or Simile?
Your student will decide which is a metaphor and which is a simile in this worksheet.
Write a Christmas Metaphor or Simile
Similes are fun to write, especially in this Christmas themed worksheet! Along with similes, students will also write a sentence using metaphors.
Figurative Language: What Is It?
This multiple choice worksheet asks your student to identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence or phrase.
Working with Figurative Language
In this worksheet your student will match up the figures of speech with the phrase or sentence.
A Visit From St. Nicholas Figurative Language Activity
In this worksheet about the famous Christmas poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” your student will find the similes and metaphors.