Name: ___________________________________
Figurative Language Finder
Differentiated Instruction Activity Sheet

Directions: Read the assigned text and identify instances of figurative language.  Write the example, and then explain which technique is being used and also how you know.  Try to find an example of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, and understatement (if possible).

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Write the example of figurative language here ^ 
Which technique is being used? __________________________________________________________

How do you know? 

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Write the example of figurative language here ^ 
Which technique is being used? __________________________________________________________

How do you know? 

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Write the example of figurative language here ^ 
Which technique is being used? __________________________________________________________

How do you know? 

4. __________________________________________________________________________________
Write the example of figurative language here ^ 
Which technique is being used? __________________________________________________________

How do you know? 

5. __________________________________________________________________________________
Write the example of figurative language here ^ 
Which technique is being used? __________________________________________________________

How do you know? 

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Write the example of figurative language here ^ 
Which technique is being used? __________________________________________________________

How do you know?