Metaphors Worksheets
Free Printable Metaphors Worksheets
Metaphors are a powerful form of figurative language that compare two unlike things by saying one "is" the other. For example, instead of saying someone is like a lion, a metaphor would say “he is a lion.” Our metaphors worksheets help students recognize, interpret, and create their own metaphorical phrases in context.
If you're also teaching similes, be sure to visit our Similes Worksheets page to reinforce the comparison between the two. Metaphors and similes are commonly confused, but both are essential tools for expressive writing.
Below you’ll find free, printable metaphors worksheets for elementary, middle, and high school levels. These resources are perfect for classroom instruction, homeschool lessons, or language arts practice at home.
For an overview of how metaphors are taught as part of figurative language instruction, visit our Metaphors Figurative Language Skills page.
a. Grades K-5 Metaphors Worksheets
b. Grades 6-8 Metaphors Worksheets
c. Grades 9-12 Metaphors Worksheets
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Grades 6-8 Metaphors Worksheets
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Grades 9-12 Metaphors Worksheets
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Using Metaphors Worksheets to Teach Figurative Language
Our metaphors worksheets provide an engaging way for students to practice figurative language and deepen their understanding of metaphorical comparisons. These worksheets cover metaphor meanings, writing metaphors, and identifying metaphors in sentences and passages. Each resource is designed to support reading comprehension, writing fluency, and creative thinking.
Metaphors are often confused with similes, but they are different in that they make direct comparisons without using "like" or "as." To help students explore both concepts, be sure to check out our Similes Worksheets page. Using both sets of worksheets together helps reinforce the distinction and improves figurative language mastery.
All of our metaphors worksheets are free to download in PDF format. Whether you're teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, you’ll find age-appropriate practice to build confidence in using metaphors in writing and speech.