Figurative Focus

Worksheet Description

This worksheet trains students to identify figurative language in Lord of the Flies. It provides short passages where students must spot and label devices such as similes, metaphors, and personification. After identifying the figure of speech, they quote the exact phrase and interpret its symbolic or thematic meaning. This helps students see how Golding layers figurative language into the novel’s larger messages.

By practicing with this worksheet, students improve their recognition of figurative language in literature. They learn to connect specific word choices to symbolic meaning, deepening their interpretation of complex texts. This kind of close reading strengthens attention to detail while also expanding vocabulary and literary analysis skills. It pushes students to move beyond “what happens” to “what it means,” which is crucial for higher-level comprehension.