Is It a Metaphor or Simile? | Figurative Language Practice Activity

Help students confidently distinguish between similes and metaphors with this engaging Is It a Metaphor or Simile? worksheet! Students review the key differences between these two types of figurative language before identifying each one through sentence-based practice.

Students will:

• Review the definitions of similes and metaphors
• Learn how the words "like" and "as" signal a simile
• Identify whether each sentence contains a simile or a metaphor
• Strengthen their understanding of figurative language through contextual examples

This resource includes:

• Student-friendly explanations of similes and metaphors
• 9 figurative language practice questions
• Clear, context-based examples
• Complete answer key with explanations for each answer to support instruction and review.

Perfect for figurative language units, grammar lessons, poetry studies, reading comprehension, bell ringers, literacy centers, homework, test preparation, or independent practice, this worksheet helps students build confidence identifying two of the most common literary devices.

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