Word Search Activity
Instructions: Find and circle the following literary devices in the grid below.
1. Metaphor
2. Simile
3. Alliteration
4. Personification
5. Onomatopoeia
6. Hyperbole
7. Imagery
8. Irony
9. Oxymoron
10. Symbolism
Word Search Grid
M E T A P H O R R A M
S I M I L E N O I R O
P Q W A X I M A G E R
E R P E R S O N I F Y
R H A Y R L T T I A T
S Y M B O L I S M M T
O N O M A T O P O E I
I R O N Y N H I M E R
A Z Z P H C A N E I P
P L O X Y M O R O N X
Key
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Metaphor: Row 1, starting from the first letter, across horizontally.
Simile: Row 2, starting from the first letter, across horizontally.
Alliteration: Diagonally from Row 1, Column 6, downwards to Row 5, Column 9.
Personification: Row 4, starting from Column 3, across horizontally.
Onomatopoeia: Row 7, starting from Column 1, across horizontally.
Hyperbole: Row 4, starting from Column 4, downwards vertically.
Imagery: Row 3, starting from Column 7, across horizontally.
Irony: Row 8, starting from Column 1, across horizontally.
Oxymoron: Row 10, starting from Column 5, across horizontally.
Symbolism: Row 6, starting from Column 2, across horizontally.
Literary Devices Matching Exercise (20 Marks)
Instructions: Match each literary device in Column A with its
correct definition in Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer next to each number.
Column A: Literary Devices
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Oxymoron
Symbolism
Irony
Imagery
Column B: Definitions
A. A figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or
"as."
B. A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an
effect.
C. A literary device that uses symbols to represent ideas or concepts.
D. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses to create a vivid
picture in the reader's mind.
E. An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
F. A word that imitates the sound it represents.
G. A figure of speech where something is described as being something
else without using "like" or "as."
H. A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting the
opposite of what is meant or expected.
I. The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in closely positioned
words.
J. Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract
ideas.
Answer Key:
Metaphor - G
Simile - A
Personification - J
Alliteration - I
Hyperbole - E
Onomatopoeia - F
Oxymoron - B
Symbolism - C
Irony - H
Imagery - D
Each correct match earns 2 marks, for a total of 20 marks.
Fill-in-the-Blank Literary Devices Exercise (20 Marks)
Instructions: Complete each sentence below by filling in the blank with
the correct literary device from the word bank. Each answer is worth 2
marks.
Word Bank
Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Alliteration, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia,
Oxymoron, Symbolism, Irony, Imagery
1. The phrase "The classroom was a zoo" is an example of a(n)
______.
2. When we say, "He’s as brave as a lion," we are using a ______.
3. "The flowers danced in the breeze" is an example of ______.
4. "She sells seashells by the seashore" demonstrates ______.
5. Saying, "I have a ton of homework tonight," is an example of
______.
6. The sound word "buzz" to describe a bee’s noise is called ______.
7. The term "jumbo shrimp" is an example of a(n) ______.
8. A dove often represents peace in literature, which is an example of
______.
9. The statement "A fire station burns down" is an example of ______.
10.
Describing a sunset with "the sky was painted in shades of
orange, pink, and purple" is an example of ______.
Answer Key
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Oxymoron
Symbolism
Irony
Imagery
Each correct answer is worth 2 marks, totaling 20 marks for the exercise.
This format helps students solidify their knowledge by identifying
examples of each device in context.