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Brush Up On Literary Techniques (9-14 years)

Similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification and onomatopoeia are introduced through worked examples, alongside a matching exercise where students complete familiar similes such as as light as a feather.
Grades
Grades 4–6, Elementary, Middle School
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Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
ELA, Grammar
Topic
literary techniques, metaphors
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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Brush Up On Literary Techniques (9-14 years) This educational resource helps students in grades 4-6 improve their knowledge of literary techniques. Students are introduced to devices such as similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, and more through structured lessons and exercises. The easy-to-use worksheets allow students to quickly grasp key concepts. The pack includes answer keys for all activities, making it simple for teachers to provide assignments aligned to language standards. This resource facilitates whole group direct instruction, independent practice, homework, formative assessment, and can be differentiated to meet individual student needs. The focused practice develops richer vocabulary and improves reading comprehension and analytical skills that transfer to quality writing. This valuable teaching tool engages students while efficiently building their literary analysis capabilities.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Complete common similes by matching their two halves
  • Recognize metaphor, alliteration, personification and onomatopoeia from examples

Skills covered

  • Simile matching — pairing the opening and ending of well-known comparisons

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • Alliteration
  • Personification
  • Onomatopoeia

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