6th Grade Figurative Language Worksheets
Our free, printable 6th grade figurative language worksheets transform children's writing from passable to equal parts deep and decorative. Touching on personification, metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech, they immerse kids in a world of literary bliss.
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Consider both the options presented within parentheses and find the correct one to complete each example-category analogy in these exercises.
Writing Sentences with Homographs
Illustrate the two different meanings of each homograph by framing a pair of sentences on your own, situating the word in differing contexts.
Completing Sentences With Homophones - Context Clues
Look at each homophone pair, figure out which word belongs where, and complete the sentences making sure the intended meaning remains intact.
Identifying Hyperbole in Sentences
Studying the sentence with utmost care and attention will help you hone in on the hyperbole and draw a line under it, indicating its presence.
Identifying and Explaining Idioms
Read each sentence, underline the idiom featured, and write its meaning in these printable figurative language worksheets for grade 6 learners.
Writing Metaphors Using the Given Words
Put a spectacular spell over the given pairs of words, gently shaping them into magical, marvelous metaphors you can certainly be proud of.
Completing Sentences Using Onomatopoeic Words
Go through the word box thoroughly to arrive at the correct onomatopoeic word that can fill in the blank and complete each sentence meaningfully.
Matching Words to Create Oxymorons
Take a word from the left, pair it with an appropriate word from the right, and create an oxymoron, making sure to write it in the blank.
Identifying Personifications and Objects Personified
Look for words that bequeath human traits onto inanimate things, underline the object personified, and circle the word marking the personification.
Writing the Meanings of Proverbs and Adages
Capture the wisdom enshrined within each proverb or adage in a short, yet comprehensive, explanation and write it in the space provided.