Figurative Language Activity: Idiom, Pun, Hyperbole, Similes, Metaphors, etc.

Figurative Language: These Figurative Language Cootie Catchers: are a great way for students to have fun while learning the different types of figurative language. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.

Figurative language contents: (with pictures illustrating the concept)

Alliteration: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

Hyperbole: This bag weighs a ton

Idiom: Raining cats and dogs

Metaphor: Time flies

Onomatopoeia: AARGH! and PFOOM!

Personification: The news travels quickly

Pun: Seal of approval

Simile: As quiet as a mouse

Figurative Language Versions

Students identify the...

Figurative language type from the picture representation

Figurative language type based from its definition

Students can create their own definition for each type of figurative language.

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