Figures in the Night

This worksheet helps students identify and analyze figurative language in a descriptive passage. Students locate similes, metaphors, and personification, explain their meanings, and describe how they enhance imagery within the scene. They reflect on how figurative language makes the setting more vivid and engaging. The activity deepens comprehension of author’s craft and strengthens students’ ability to interpret literary devices.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Figurative Language: Similes, Metaphors, Personification

English Language Arts – Close Reading of Descriptive Text

English Language Arts – Literary Analysis: Imagery and Meaning

Creative Interpretation Skills

This worksheet is part of our reading fiction texts worksheets collection.