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This is a set of 32 multiple choice figurative language task cards. Each card features a different figure of speech within the context of a paragraph. Seven types of figurative language are featured on these cards: simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and alliteration. The cards are presented in two formats to help you meet the needs of all of your students. (Please note that the passages are the same on both sets.) The first set is for younger or struggling students. The figure of speech is underlined on each card, making it easier to identify. The second set features the same passages, but the figures of speech are not underlined, making the activity much more challenging for older or advanced students. In addition, there are seven cards with definitions and examples for each type of figurative language that can be used as reference. Two challenge cards, a cover card, an answer sheet and an answer key are also included.

Print this set out in color. For black and white printing, please use the included black line version. If you are printing in black and white, consider printing on colored paper. Simply print and cut along the guidelines. Laminate and use them again and again. Alternatively, you could print on cardstock. It works well to keep them in a baggie. Another option is to hole-punch a corner of each card and put them all on a ring.

Common Core Standards addressed in this set:

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Grade 4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

Grade 5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5a Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

Grade 6 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context

Note: The more challenging set would also be appropriate for 7th and 8th grade review.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE TASK CARDSFIGURATIVE LANGUAGE TASK CARDS

a. simile b. metaphor c. idiom d. personification

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. idiom b. alliteration c. simile d. metaphor

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “

. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t get off

her high horse, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t

, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

get off

her high horse

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

The dragon was as big as a house

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4

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Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. hyperbole b. simile c. idiom d. alliteration

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. metaphor b. onomatopoeia c. hyperbole d. alliteration

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then

. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

Figurative Language Task Cards created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright © 2014-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.rachel-lynette.com

a. simile b. metaphor c. idiom d. personification

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. idiom b. alliteration c. simile d. metaphor

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “

. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t get off

her high horse, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t

, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

get off

her high horse

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

The dragon was as big as a house

3

1 2

4

FIGURATIVE

LANGUAGE

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FIGURATIVE

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FIGURATIVE

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FIGURATIVE

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FIGURATIVE

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FIGURATIVE

LANGUAGE

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. hyperbole b. simile c. idiom d. alliteration

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. metaphor b. onomatopoeia c. hyperbole d. alliteration

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then

. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

Figurative Language Task Cards created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright © 2014-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.rachel-lynette.com

a. simile b. metaphor c. idiom d. personification

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. idiom b. alliteration c. simile d. metaphor

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t get off

her high horse, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t get off

her high horse, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

3

1 2

4

FIGURATIVE

LANGUAGE

FIGURATIVE

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FIGURATIVE

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FIGURATIVE

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Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. hyperbole b. simile c. idiom d. alliteration

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. metaphor b. onomatopoeia c. hyperbole d. alliteration

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

Figurative Language Task Cards created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright © 2014-2019. All rights reserved. http://www.rachel-lynette.com

a. simile b. metaphor c. idiom d. personification

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. idiom b. alliteration c. simile d. metaphor

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

“These muffins are amazing!” declared Mrs. Jenkins.“Yes,” replied Mr. Trapp. “Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins. She might give you the recipe if you ask.”“Then I will certainly do that. I’d love to make them for the bake sale next week.”

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t get off

her high horse, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

Isabel has been impossible since she

became the class president. She thinks

her ideas are better than everyone else’s and

won’t listen to anyone. If she doesn’t get off

her high horse, even her friends will stop talking

to her.

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

Sir Thomas moved as quietly as he

could, but his armor creaked with every

step. Fortunately, the dragon did not awaken. Sir

Thomas tried to be brave, but it wasn’t easy.

The dragon was as big as a house and Sir Thomas

knew it could breath fire.

3

1 2

4

FIGURATIVE

LANGUAGE

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FIGURATIVE

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Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. hyperbole b. simile c. idiom d. alliteration

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

a. metaphor b. onomatopoeia c. hyperbole d. alliteration

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

I’m sorry I was late for school, but it

really wasn’t my fault. First, my alarm

didn’t go off in time and then it took my mom

about a million years to make my breakfast. Then

I spilled syrup on my shirt and had to change it.

Then I couldn’t find my homework!

Which type of figurative language is featured inthis passage?

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LANGUAGE All iterationAll iteration

Examples: Greta's glasses glow green. Rachel raises ravens and rams.

All iteration is when the beginning sound of

a word is repeated two or more times in a

prhase or sentence.

Al l iteration is when the beginning sound of

a word is repeated two or more times in a

prhase or sentence.

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LANGUAGE OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia

Examples: buzz, squeak, zip, crackle, sniffle

An onomatopoeia is a word that sounds l ike

its meaning.

An onomatopoeia is a word that sounds l ike

its meaning.

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LANGUAGE PersonificationPersonification

Examples: The cozy house invited us in. The sad little flower wilted in the sun.

Personification is giving human qualit ies

(actions, feelings, thoughts) to nonhuman

objects.

Personification is giving human qualit ies

(actions, feelings, thoughts) to nonhuman

objects.

Challenge Card #2

Use the figurative language

from the card in a new

paragraph.

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FIGURATIVELANGUAGETask CardsAnswer KeyAnswer Key

1. c 2. c 3. d 4. a5. d 6. b 7. c 8. b

9. b 10. a 11. c 12. c

13. b 14. a 15. b 16. d

17. b 18. a 19. d 20. a21. d 22. c 23. b 24. d

25. d 26. b 27. c 28. d

29. b 30. c 31. b 32. c

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LANGUAGE Challenge Card #1

Tell what the figurative

language on the card

actually means.

Name:

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Name:

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15. 16.

17. 18. 19. 20.

21. 22. 23. 24.

25. 26. 27. 28.

29. 30. 31. 32.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15. 16.

17. 18. 19. 20.

21. 22. 23. 24.

25. 26. 27. 28.

29. 30. 31. 32.

Answer SheetAnswer Sheet

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