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Looking for Metaphor worksheets? A metaphor is a direct comparison that states one thing IS another—like “time is money” or “the classroom was a zoo.” Unlike similes, metaphors don’t use “like” or “as,” making them more powerful and immediate. This figurative language device helps writers create vivid imagery and express abstract ideas in concrete terms.
These free printable metaphor worksheets help students in grades K-8 identify, analyze, and create their own metaphors. Activities include choosing the correct metaphor for context, filling in blanks to complete metaphors, distinguishing metaphors from other figurative language, and matching metaphors to their meanings. Students progress from recognizing simple comparisons to analyzing how authors use metaphors to convey deeper meaning.
Whether you’re teaching the difference between simile and metaphor or challenging students to write original comparisons, these worksheets provide scaffolded practice at every level.
Metaphor Guide
Learn what metaphors are with 50+ examples, teaching tips, and FAQs for grades K-8.
Metaphor Worksheets
6th Grade Choose a Metaphor Worksheet
In this multiple choice activity, students choose the correct metaphor from options to match with the given sentence context.
Choosing Metaphors Multiple Choice Activity
Students read each sentence, then choose the correct metaphor to match the meaning of the sentence from multiple choices.
6th Grade Complete the Metaphors Activity
Students are asked to read each sentence, then fill in the blanks to complete the metaphors using contextual clues.
4th Grade Figurative Language Metaphor Activity
Students will read the sentences and indicate which ones have a metaphor and which sentences do not.
Fill in the Blanks Metaphor Matching Activity
Students use the word bank to fill in the blanks and complete each metaphor in each sentence for grade-level practice.
6th-8th Grade Finding Metaphors in Sentences Activity
Read each sentence, then mark it with M next to sentences with metaphors and N next to sentences without metaphors.
5th Grade Metaphor Figurative Language Worksheet
Read through each sentence and find the metaphors, then mark sentences that include a direct comparison indicating figurative language.
Finish the Metaphors Writing Worksheet
This printable metaphor activity is excellent for practice in your classroom as students complete each metaphor by filling in blanks.
4th-5th Grade Identify Metaphors Activity
This printable activity helps students learn about metaphors by identifying comparative phrases in sentences across multiple grade-appropriate examples.
3rd Grade Identifying Metaphors Worksheet
Read sentences and identify metaphors by underlining the comparative phrases that describe one thing as being another thing.
Metaphor Anchor Chart
A colorful classroom poster defining metaphor as a comparison without using "like" or "as," featuring an owl example with "My teacher is a night owl" and its meaning.
Complete the Metaphors Fill in the Blanks Activity
Read the sentence and choose the correct metaphor to match the meaning of the sentence from the multiple choice options.
6th-8th Grade Metaphor Identification Worksheet
Read through sentences and identify the metaphors, analyzing how direct comparisons create vivid imagery and enhance meaning in text.
3rd Grade Metaphor Matching Activity
Match the sentence to the picture that would best fit in the blank to complete each metaphor with appropriate imagery.
7th Grade Metaphors Comparison Worksheet
In this activity, students practice their figurative language skills by reading sentences and identifying the things being compared in metaphors.
3rd - 4th Grade Metaphors Writing Activity
For each pair of words, students write a metaphor using the given words to practice creating direct comparisons creatively.
4th Grade Metaphors in Poetry Activity
This printable activity asks students to read the poem carefully and then underline the metaphors found throughout the verses.
3rd Grade Metaphors in Poetry Worksheet
Read the poem carefully and underline the metaphors found throughout the verses to practice identifying figurative comparisons in poetry.
Writing Metaphors Printable Activity
In this printable figurative language worksheet, students read pairs of words and write an original metaphors connecting the concepts.
7th - 8th Grade Metaphors Multiple Choice Worksheet
Here, students will practice their figurative language skills by reading the sentence and choosing the correct metaphor to match the meaning.
5th Grade Metaphors in Poetry Printable Activity
Read through a poem and then underline the metaphors found throughout the verses to demonstrate recognition of figurative comparison.
Understand Metaphors Comparing Activity
For each metaphor, students circle the two things that are being compared to identify the subjects of direct comparison.
6th Grade Understanding Metaphors Worksheet
Read the given sentences and for each metaphor, students circle the two things being compared in the figurative statement.
Using Metaphors Printable Activity
Students use creative words to fill in the blanks and complete each sentence with a metaphor comparing two unlike things.
5th Grade Write a Metaphor Activity
Students write a metaphor using the given word pairs to practice creating original direct comparisons between unlike objects or concepts.
