Metaphors & Similes: Identifying Language Techniques
English
Grade 7
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on identifying metaphors and similes in texts for Grade 7 students, emphasizing comprehension and analysis skills.
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Metaphors & Similes: Identifying Language Techniques
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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction to Metaphors and Similes
The wind howled like a wolf through the trees, and the sunset painted the sky in brilliant shades of orange and pink. Maria felt as if her heart was a butterfly, fluttering wildly in her chest as she waited for her turn to speak. The old house stood silent, a fortress of secrets and stories waiting to be uncovered.
1.
Identify one metaphor in the passage and explain its meaning.
[2 marks]2.
Find a simile in the passage and describe what it compares.
[2 marks]3.
What mood or atmosphere is created by the description of the old house?
[2 marks]B
Identify and Analyze Techniques
The night was a blanket of darkness, covering everything in a silent shroud. Her voice was a melody that brightened the room, lifting everyone's spirits. The world felt like a stage, with everyone playing their part under the spotlight of life.
1.
List all the metaphors and similes in the passage.
2.
Choose one metaphor and discuss how it enhances the imagery in the text.
C
Creative Writing Exercise
Write a short paragraph using at least two metaphors and two similes to describe your favorite place. Follow the checklist below.
1.
Create a paragraph describing your favorite place. Include at least two metaphors and two similes.
2.
Checklist for your paragraph:
D
Matching Exercise
Match each sentence with the correct literary device: metaphor or simile.
1.
Match the sentences to the correct device: metaphor or simile.
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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