Word Swap

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered on the concept of metonymy, a literary device where words are replaced with other words that have a strong associative connection. Students are presented with sentences that contain blanks, which they must fill in using the appropriate terms from a provided word bank. The terms in the word bank include “name,” “replaced,” “powerful,” “concise,” “creative,” “figurative,” “metalepsis,” “whole,” and “synecdoche.” Each sentence on the worksheet is part of a cohesive paragraph about metonymy, and students must use context clues to determine the correct word that completes each sentence.

The purpose of this worksheet is to teach students about metonymy and its related concepts, like synecdoche and metalepsis. By selecting the correct words to fill in the blanks, students practice their understanding of metonymy and its function in language. This activity reinforces vocabulary related to literary devices and enhances comprehension of how writers use language to convey meaning efficiently and artistically. Ultimately, the worksheet aims to strengthen students’ analytical skills in identifying figures of speech within written text.