Similes and metaphors worksheet
A useful resource specifically designed to support KS3 students as they become more familiar with similes and metaphors, how to identify them and then use these techniques in their own work.
A range of targeted activities are available throughout this similes and metaphors worksheet, including opportunities for students to create their own examples.
An answer sheet is also included.
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A sample extract from the resource:
Name the technique and explain the connotations.
- Seeing a beautiful woman, he slithered over to her - a snake watching its prey.
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- On the date, he acted like a complete pig.
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Extension: choose which techniques and word choices create particular effects in the above examples for the following question.
How has the writer used language to show the man was unpleasant on the date?
