Figurative Language Cards

About this printable

This resource is a single A4 sheet laid out as 12 small cards that define common figurative language types (e.g. simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, idiom, alliteration, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, irony, sarcasm, imagery, symbolism). Each card includes a short, student-friendly definition, a labelled 'EXAMPLE:' sentence, and a simple illustration. Use it as quick reference cards, matching games, or prompts for writing and analysis activities.