Figurative Language Frame Rubric
Name: _________________________________
Picture: ______________________________
Figurative Language
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Imagery
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Neatness/Effort- x 3
Idiom (bonus)
Final Score
Score
Figurative Language Frame Requirements
 Select an image to write about. You will need a
digital or hard copy version of this picture for
your final copy.
 Write about your image using the following
types of figurative language (see rubric): simile,
metaphor, personification, hyperbole, imagery,
alliteration, onomatopoeia. Write an idiom for a
bonus point.
 Be sure your writing is creative! Avoid clichés,
think about extending your examples, and giving
/30
your best work.
 You may complete your final copy electronically,
Comments:
Scoring Guidelines
3 points: Type of figurative language used is accurate and
creative.
2 points: Figurative language used is close to correct, but
does not make sense or is not unique.
1 point: Some effort was made but not correct.
0 points: Type of figurative language was not present.
or write by hand (see examples).