Figurative Language Worksheet Generator
Sentences contain a simile, metaphor or personification, and students identify which one. The task is classification, so the sentence must be read for meaning rather than scanned for 'like' or 'as'.
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What this sheet practices
Sentences contain a simile, metaphor or personification, and students identify which one. The task is classification, so the sentence must be read for meaning rather than scanned for 'like' or 'as'.
Errors worth watching for
- Calling every comparison a simile.
- Missing personification when a non-human thing performs a human action.
How to use it
- Set the difficulty. Easy narrows the range; challenge adds missing values or extra steps.
- Choose how many questions and how many fit on a page. Ten per page is the most readable default.
- Print, or save as PDF. Replace any single question with the circular arrow if it does not fit your group.
At a glance
About this generator
Which three types are included?
Simile, metaphor and personification. Hyperbole and idioms are not mixed in.
Are the sentences original?
Yes. Every example sentence was written for this generator.
Can I print this worksheet on A4 paper?
Yes. Switch Paper to A4 in the settings panel. The layout recalculates the page height and keeps 0.5-inch margins, so nothing is cut off.
Is an answer key included?
The generator always produces an answer key and worked solutions. They are part of the pass; the student sheet can be previewed and printed for free.