Worksheet on Metaphors & Similes: Creating
English
Grade 6
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on creating metaphors and similes, designed for Grade 6 students. It includes exercises to analyze and craft effective figurative language.
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Worksheet on Metaphors & Similes: Creating
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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Metaphors and Similes
The sun was a blazing ball of fire, scorching the earth below. Her words were like honey, sweet and soothing, but sometimes too sticky to swallow. The wind whispered secrets through the trees, carrying stories from distant places.
1.
Identify one metaphor and one simile from the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the metaphor about the sun enhances the description.
[2 marks]3.
Identify the literary device used in 'The wind whispered secrets through the trees.'
[2 marks]B
Creating Your Own Figurative Language
Use the prompts below to craft your own metaphors and similes. Follow the checklist to ensure your creations are vivid and effective.
1.
Write a metaphor to describe a thunderstorm.
[3 marks]2.
Write a simile about a joyful moment you experienced.
[3 marks]3.
Checklist for creating effective metaphors and similes:
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Analysis of Created Metaphors & Similes
Review your sentences. Identify whether they are metaphors or similes and explain why they are effective.
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For each of your sentences, specify if it is a metaphor or a simile and justify your choice.
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- 1/1/2026
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