Metaphors & Similes in Science Fiction

English
Grade 6
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying metaphors and similes within science fiction texts to enhance comprehension and analytical skills.

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Metaphors & Similes in Science Fiction

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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Metaphors & Similes in Science Fiction

In the distant future, the spaceship hovered over the alien planet like a watchful eagle, scanning the surface for signs of life. Its engines roared like thunderstorms, shaking the ground beneath the crew’s feet. The sky was a swirling canvas of neon colors, as if the universe itself was a living, breathing creature. As the crew prepared for landing, the planet's surface shimmered like a mirror, reflecting the stars above with uncanny clarity.
1.
Identify one metaphor and one simile from the passage. Provide their phrases.
[2 marks]
2.
What effect does describing the sky as a 'swirling canvas of neon colors' have on the reader’s visualization?
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how the comparison 'like a mirror' enhances the description of the planet's surface.
B

Analyzing Figurative Language

Read the following excerpt from a science fiction story. Then, identify the figurative language used and explain its purpose.
1.
Identify the metaphors in this passage and describe what they suggest about the robot.
[3 marks]
2.
How does the metaphor 'cold wind' contribute to the mood of the scene?
[2 marks]
C

Creative Writing Practice

Imagine you are describing an alien landscape on a distant planet. Use at least two metaphors and two similes in your description. Include a checklist below to guide your writing.
1.
Write a short paragraph describing the alien landscape, incorporating metaphors and similes. Use at least two of each.
2.
Checklist for Creative Writing: - Include at least 2 metaphors - Include at least 2 similes - Create a vivid, descriptive scene - Maintain a science fiction theme
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D

Identify the Technique

Read each sentence and identify whether it contains a metaphor or a simile.
1.
The spaceship was a silver bird soaring through the cosmos.
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
2.
The asteroid streaked across the sky like a flaming arrow.
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
3.
Her voice was a whispering wind.
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile

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1/1/2026
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