Figurative Language Practice (Similes, Metaphors, Personification)

Practice similes, metaphors, and personification! Fun exercises for young learners.

Figurative Language Match the figurative language terms to their correct definitions. Simile an unlikely comparison using like or as Metaphor an unlikely comparison without using like or as Personification giving human characteristics to nonhumans Simile and Metaphor Sorting Choose whether each example is a simile or a metaphor Similes She was as hungry as a horse. John moved like a snail as he took his report card to his parents. Our soldiers were as brave as lions. She swims like a fish. Metaphors The assignment was a breeze. She is the black sheep of the family. His room was a pigsty. Time is money. Personification The strawberries were yelling, "eat me first!" The rain kissed my face as it fell The wind whispered to the trees. The sun smiled at us. Which type of figurative language is shown? personification What form of figurative language is this? personification Which type of figurative language is shown? simile Which type of figurative language is shown? simile Which type of figurative language is shown? metaphor Which type of figurative language is shown? personification The following is an example of...He is like a monster when he plays sports. simile metaphor personification The following is an example of...Her smile is a diamond. simile metaphor personification The following is an example of...The flowers were begging for water. simile metaphor personification The following is an example of...The last piece of pie was calling my name. simile metaphor personification