Back to School Figurative Language Assignments – Literary Devices Activity
Start the year off strong with these back to school figurative language assignments that combine first week fun with meaningful skill practice. In these assignments, students work through back to school themed sentences that include examples of metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, oxymoron, and onomatopoeia. These assignments give students the chance to identify and label figurative language in context, helping you quickly see what they already understand and what may need review.
Included in This Back to School Figurative Language Assignments:
➡️ 3 Back to School Figurative Language Assignments: Each ready-to-print assignment includes a set of back to school themed sentences that feature a range of figurative language devices. Students read each sentence carefully and label the specific literary device being used. The sentences are written in context, so students must look closely at how the language functions rather than just spotting keywords. This allows you to reinforce correct terminology while reviewing common devices used in poetry and fiction.
➡️ Figurative Language Assignment Answer Keys: Detailed answer keys are included for each assignment, making grading quick and straightforward. You can also project or review answers as a class, giving students the opportunity to explain their thinking and clarify any confusion about how each example fits its device.
Figurative Language Included:
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Personification
- Alliteration
- Oxymoron
- Onomatopoeia
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