Figurative Language

In this worksheet, students read a descriptive passage about a storm and identify different types of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification. They answer multiple-choice questions that require interpreting these expressions and understanding how they contribute to the text’s meaning and imagery. The activity strengthens students’ ability to analyze figurative language in context, improving both comprehension and literary interpretation. Students also learn to distinguish various forms of figurative expression and recognize their effects on tone and mood. This worksheet deepens reading skills by encouraging careful close reading and critical thinking.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Interpretation of Figurative Language

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Literary Text

English Language Arts – Analyzing Author’s Craft and Word Choice

English Language Arts – Identifying Similes, Metaphors, and Personification

This worksheet is part of our multiple choice reading passages worksheets collection.