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Free Year 6 Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Students learn to tell similes (comparisons using 'like' or 'as') from metaphors (which say one thing is another), explain what figurative expressions really mean, complete well-known similes, and write original ones. Understanding figurative language improves reading comprehension and gives students a tool for vivid, original description.

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Year
Year 6
Subject
English
Topic
Vocabulary
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
18 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
19
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • distinguishing similes from metaphors
  • interpreting the meaning of figurative language
  • completing common similes
  • writing original similes and metaphors

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Similes and Metaphors

  1. 1Explain How It Works — Explanation Writing
  2. 2The Difficult Choice — Narrative Writing

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this worksheet for?

Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 18 minutes for 19 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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What should we do next?

Try Explain How It Works — Explanation Writing.

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Year 6 · English · Vocabulary

Similes and Metaphors

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Student name:

Date:

Score: /

Simile: like or as. Metaphor: it is.

Part A — Simile or metaphor?

A simile compares using like or as. A metaphor says one thing *is* another. Circle the type.

1.The classroom was a zoo.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor
2.Her smile was as bright as the sun.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor
3.He ran like the wind.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor
4.Time is a thief.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor
5.The road was a ribbon of silver.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor
6.The baby slept like a log.
  1. Asimile
  2. Bmetaphor

Part B — What does it really mean?

Explain each expression in plain words.

7.The exam was a breeze.
8.His words cut like a knife.
9.She has a heart of gold.
10.My feet were blocks of ice.
11.The news spread like wildfire.
12.The toddler was a tornado in the lounge room.

Part C — Finish the simile

Complete each well-known simile.

13.as busy as a
14.as quiet as a
15.as cold as
16.as light as a
17.as stubborn as a
18.as brave as a
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