Figurative Language Fun!
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding various types of figurative language including similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.
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Figurative Language Fun!
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your knowledge of figurative language.
1. "The clouds cried tears of rain." What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
2. "The boy was as brave as a lion." This is an example of a:
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
3. A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" is called a .
4. Giving human qualities or actions to inanimate objects or animals is known as .
5. An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect is a .
6. Write a sentence that uses a metaphor to describe the sun.
7. Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
8. "The wind whispered secrets through the trees" is an example of personification.
True
False
9. Hyperbole is a comparison using "like" or "as."
True
False
10. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing a stormy day. Include at least one simile, one metaphor, and one example of personification.
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