4th Grade Figurative Language Worksheets

Writing Metaphors Using Word Pairs

Think how the two words in these pairs are connected; write a metaphor drawing inspiration from their combination itself or a context turned on by their combination.

Writing Onomatopoeic Words Based on Pictures and Descriptions

Clamber up the onomatopoeia tower by writing sound words after observing each picture and the accompanying description in these printable exercises.

Completing Proverbs/Adages Using Given Words

Does a picture speak a hundred or thousand words? What is the right proverb? Complete each proverb/adage picking the correct word from the word box.

Writing Rhyming Words

If children can think of two rhyming words for these words in a jiffy, they have passed a key test in the basic level of phonemic awareness.

Identifying Similes

When you've long had a yen for language that's appealing, descriptive, and imaginative, there's a great sense of camaraderie when you're asked to read sentences and underline the similes in them.

Identifying Alliteration

Read each sentence and determine if it is an example of alliteration or not. Check "Alliteration" or "Not alliteration" as appropriate.

Completing Holiday Analogies

A word is missing from one of the two parts of each holiday analogy here; write the word and enjoy drawing analogies to your heart's content.

Which Meanings Match the Homographs Used?

Given are three meanings for the homograph highlighted in each sentence; identify which meaning the homograph has, as used in the context.

Writing Sentences Using Homophones

Every set here has two words that sound alike but differ in meaning. Task kids with using each homophone in a sentence of their own.

Completing Sentences Choosing from the Idioms

Don't put off doing this task of filling in the blanks using appropriate idioms from the options given, thinking your teacher will cut you some slack.