Leo's Smoothie Shop Figurative Language Word Match | Free Printable Vocabulary Worksheet with Answer Key

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Match 8 key Figurative Language vocabulary words to their definitions. Smoothie Shop theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.L.5.5).

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Page 1 — Vocabulary Match

Free Grade 5 English vocabulary match worksheet — Figurative Language — Common Core CCSS.ELA.L.5.5

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 5 English vocabulary match — Figurative Language — teacher and parent use only

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What is included

✓ 8 key Figurative Language vocabulary words

✓ Scrambled definitions to match

✓ Smoothie Shop theme to keep kids motivated

✓ Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary

✓ Answer key on page 2

✓ Print-ready PDF — Letter size

✓ standard difficulty level

About This Activity

Leo blended a wild tropical smoothie bursting with colorful, poetic descriptions.

Teacher Tip

Have students write a smoothie menu where each item name uses one of the eight vocabulary words — for example, a 'Hyperbole Hurricane Shake' described with wild exaggeration — then share menus aloud so the class can identify each figurative language technique in context.

Vocabulary Words

SIMILEA comparison using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'smooth as a milkshake.'

METAPHORA statement that calls one thing another, like 'this smoothie is sunshine.'

HYPERBOLEAn enormous exaggeration, like 'I drank a million mango smoothies today.'

IDIOMA phrase whose meaning differs from its words, like 'the blender blew up.'

PERSONIFICATIONWhen a blender or fruit is given human actions, feelings, or traits.

ALLITERATIONSeveral words in a row that start with the same sound, like 'blueberry bliss blend.'

IMAGERYVivid descriptive language that helps readers taste, smell, or see something clearly.

SYMBOLAn object, like a blended heart smoothie, that stands for a bigger idea.

About this Grade 5 Figurative Language Vocabulary Worksheet

This printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 5 English students learn key Figurative Language terms. The Smoothie Shop theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (CCSS.ELA.L.5.5).