6th grade Understand similes, metaphors, and personification worksheet

Understand similes, metaphors, and personification

Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   The river hurried past the rocks. Our raft reached the bridge before noon. Ari reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • simile: the water moved quickly
   • personification: the river had somewhere to be
   • personification: the water moved quickly
   • personification: the raft reached a bridge
2. 2.

   The team's questions were keys. The group found a new way to test the ramp. Bo reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • metaphor: questions helped unlock solutions
   • metaphor: questions locked the team out
   • metaphor: questions opened metal locks
   • simile: questions helped unlock solutions for the team
3. 3.

   Before the announcement, the room held its breath. No one spoke near the stage. Esme reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • personification: everyone was out of breath
   • personification: everyone waited in silence
   • simile: everyone waited in silence
   • personification: an announcement was coming
4. 4.

   The map opened a door for the hikers. The group found a path behind the park. Jun reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • metaphor: the map swung open on hinges
   • metaphor: the map revealed a new route
   • metaphor: the map showed a way indoors
   • hyperbole: the map revealed a new route
5. 5.

   The plan was a compass for the team. The team checked it before each decision. Luz reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • metaphor: the plan changed every hour
   • personification: the plan guided choices
   • metaphor: the plan guided choices
   • metaphor: the team made decisions
6. 6.

   The boots remembered last week's walk. Dry creek mud still clung to the soles. Milo reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • simile: the boots still showed mud from that walk
   • personification: the boots still showed mud from that walk
   • personification: the boots could recall the route
   • personification: the boots were ready for a new walk
7. 7.

   The poster spoke for the cleanup team. Readers knew where to bring supplies. Noah reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • personification: supplies were needed for cleanup
   • personification: the poster shared a clear message
   • personification: the poster argued with readers
   • hyperbole: the poster shared a clear message about cleanup
8. 8.

   The bus crawled toward the museum. Traffic filled every lane. Pia reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • simile: the bus moved very slowly
   • personification: the bus stayed close to the ground
   • personification: the bus was going to the museum
   • personification: the bus moved very slowly
9. 9.

   At camp, the stars shone like silver pins. They dotted the dark sky. Ren reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

   • simile: stars looked large and round
   • metaphor: stars looked bright and small
   • simile: the stars were made of metal
   • simile: stars looked bright and small
10. 10.

    After art club, the sidewalk smiled. Colorful faces filled the squares. Zee reads both sentences. What kind of figure is it, and what does it suggest?

    • personification: chalk made the sidewalk cheerful
    • personification: art club made colorful drawings
    • personification: the sidewalk became empty
    • hyperbole: chalk made the sidewalk cheerful