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Identify Language Devices

In this worksheet, students will develop their recognition and understanding of similes and metaphors.

'Identify Language Devices' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 6 English worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Writing: Composition

Curriculum subtopic:   Plan What and Who to Write For

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Worksheet Overview

When you are writing something creative, it is important to think about how you put words together. 

 

Creating images for the reader is a key skill to develop. 

 

In this activity, we will look at the role of similes and metaphors in creative writing, and build your understanding of the job they do in a sentence. 

 

You might already be thinking about what these two language devices are, so if you are ready...let's get started

 

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