Worksheet on Metaphors & Similes: Creating and Analysis

English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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An academically-toned worksheet focusing on analysing and creating metaphors and similes, aimed at Year 9 students.

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Worksheet on Metaphors & Similes: Creating and Analysis

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Metaphors and Similes

The sun cast a golden blanket over the sleepy town, while the river was a ribbon of silver winding through the valley. Children’s laughter was like music spilling out into the warm afternoon air, and the wind whispered secrets only the trees could understand.
1.
Identify and underline all the similes in the passage. Write briefly how they enhance the imagery.
[3 marks]
2.
Identify and underline all the metaphors in the passage. Explain their effect on the mood.
[3 marks]
3.
What is the purpose of using both metaphors and similes together in this passage?
[2 marks]
B

Analysing Techniques in a Text

Her voice was a melody, rising and falling like the tide. The night sky was a black canvas dotted with shimmering stars, each one a tiny beacon of hope. In her eyes, a storm brewed—anger, and sadness intertwined, like shadows in a dim room.
1.
Identify all the metaphors in this extract. List them and describe their impact.
[3 marks]
2.
Identify all the similes in the extract and explain how they contribute to tone.
[3 marks]
3.
How does the author use imagery to develop the character’s emotional state?
[3 marks]
C

Creative Writing: Creating Metaphors and Similes

Write a descriptive paragraph about a place or a person using at least three metaphors and three similes. Follow the checklist below to guide your writing.
1.
Creative Writing Prompt: Describe your favourite place or person using metaphors and similes. Use the checklist to ensure your writing includes effective techniques.
[10 marks]
2.
Checklist for Effective Use of Metaphors and Similes:
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Annotating a Literary Passage

The mountains stood like ancient guardians, watching over the valley below. The wind was a whisper, soft yet persistent, telling tales of times long past. The river’s rush was a roaring lion, fierce and unstoppable.
1.
Identify the metaphors and similes in this passage. How do they contribute to the atmosphere?
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the metaphor ‘mountains stood like ancient guardians’ influences the reader’s perception of the setting.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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