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Language Features Practice Worksheet

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Language Features Practice Worksheet

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We Are Learning To identify and define key language features

1. Match each language feature to its correct definition by drawing lines:
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
Imagery
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
Direct comparison saying one thing IS another
Comparison using 'like' or 'as'
2. Identify the language feature used in each example:

a) "The wind whispered through the trees" - ________________

b) "Her voice is music to my ears" - ________________

c) "The golden sun gleamed gloriously" - ________________

d) "He ran like lightning across the field" - ________________

3. Which of these examples uses imagery? (Circle all that apply)

"The salty breeze stung her cheeks"

"Time is money"

"The acrid smell of smoke filled the air"

"She is as brave as a lion"

Create Your Own Language Features

4. Write your own examples of each language feature:

Metaphor: ________________________________________________

Simile: ________________________________________________

Personification: ________________________________________________

Alliteration: ________________________________________________

5. Create a sentence that includes imagery appealing to at least TWO different senses:
6. Explain the effect of this metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo during lunch break"

Extension Activity: Creative Writing Challenge

7. Write a descriptive paragraph (80-100 words) about a stormy night. You must include at least THREE different language features from today's lesson. Underline each language feature and label it in the margin.
8. List the three language features you used and explain the effect of each:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

Success Criteria:

I can correctly define metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, and imagery

I can identify language features in given examples

I can create my own examples of each language feature

I can explain the effects of language features

I can use multiple language features effectively in my own writing

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