Figurative Language in Context #2

Authors will often use figurative language to develop meaning in a text. This seventh-grade language and vocabulary worksheet gives students a chance to study real examples of allusion (mythological, biblical, literary, or historical), simile, personification, or metaphor. This two-page worksheet features eight excerpts from literary texts, all of which feature different types of figurative language. Learners will identify the type of figurative language employed by the writer and explain how it is used to develop meaning in the excerpt. For more practice, check out the Dino Skateboarding: Figurative Language game or the Figurative Language in Context #1 worksheet.