Volcanoes - Unit 3 - Figurative Language Worksheet

This particular worksheet is designed to help students understand and identify different types of figurative language. The task requires pupils to match sentences to the correct figurative language term, such as simile, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idiom, oxymoron, metaphor, personification, and alliteration. Each sentence contains an example of one of these terms and employs a thematic focus on volcanoes to engage students.

For instance, students will encounter vivid and evocative sentences like "BANG! BOOM! SIZZLE!" which exemplify onomatopoeia, or "The mountain was a ferocious beast," which is a metaphor comparing the mountain to a living creature. Other sentences provide examples of different figurative language, such as "Racing at a thousand miles an hour," illustrating hyperbole, and "The sky lit up like a thousand candles," which is a simile. The worksheet is interactive and encourages learners to think critically about language use, enhancing their literary skills and appreciation for expressive writing.