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Make literary terms come alive for your students with these real-world examples task cards—perfect for bell ringers, stations, small-group work, or digital projection. This engaging ELA activity goes beyond simple definitions, challenging students to identify and explain figurative language and literary devices they encounter in everyday life. Use these versatile cards for daily warm-ups, early finisher work, literacy centers, whole-class review, or interactive games. The mix of print and digital formats makes them adaptable for in-person, hybrid, or online learning.
Best for: Middle and high school English, Intervention, Journalism, Graphic Design, Marketing, Yearbook, Speech & Debate, Media Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Enrichment, Test Prep/Review
Student Experience: Bring literary terms to life with this set of 48 ready-to-use task cards featuring examples pulled from the real world—song lyrics, ads, social media captions, and more. Students first identify the literary device used, then explain how it works in the example, pushing them toward deeper critical thinking.
What’s Included:
48 task cards with answer key – print & cut format (PDF)
48 task cards in full-page format (PDF & JPEG & Interactive Digital Version for Google) – perfect for projecting or uploading into Google Slides, Classflow, Nearpod, Kahoot, or as a class screensaver
Literary terms covered:
Pun
Metaphor
Simile
Idiom
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Allusion
Alliteration
Irony
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Julie's Classroom Stories on Instagram
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Teaching Middle and High School English Facebook Group
Yearbook and Journalism Facebook Group
Email List for English and Yearbook Teachers
Terms of Use: Please one classroom use only. Not to be shared online without proper security. Additional licenses sold at a discount at checkout.
Updated 2025
Literary Terms & Figurative Language Task Cards – Real-World Examples Set #1
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What others say
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Make literary terms come alive for your students with these real-world examples task cards—perfect for bell ringers, stations, small-group work, or digital projection. This engaging ELA activity goes beyond simple definitions, challenging students to identify and explain figurative language and literary devices they encounter in everyday life. Use these versatile cards for daily warm-ups, early finisher work, literacy centers, whole-class review, or interactive games. The mix of print and digital formats makes them adaptable for in-person, hybrid, or online learning.
Best for: Middle and high school English, Intervention, Journalism, Graphic Design, Marketing, Yearbook, Speech & Debate, Media Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Enrichment, Test Prep/Review
Student Experience: Bring literary terms to life with this set of 48 ready-to-use task cards featuring examples pulled from the real world—song lyrics, ads, social media captions, and more. Students first identify the literary device used, then explain how it works in the example, pushing them toward deeper critical thinking.
What’s Included:
48 task cards with answer key – print & cut format (PDF)
48 task cards in full-page format (PDF & JPEG & Interactive Digital Version for Google) – perfect for projecting or uploading into Google Slides, Classflow, Nearpod, Kahoot, or as a class screensaver
Literary terms covered:
Pun
Metaphor
Simile
Idiom
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Allusion
Alliteration
Irony
Yes!! I have more of these fun task cards with real-world examples!
Grammar Fails from the Real World 1st Edition
Grammar Fails from the Real World 2nd Edition
Grammar Fails from the Real World Christmas Edition
Literary Terms Examples from the Real World 2nd Edition
Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches. Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to FOLLOW ME. Voila! You will now receive email updates about my store.
For more ideas and inspiration:
Julie's Classroom Stories on Instagram
Julie's Classroom Stories on Facebook
Teaching Middle and High School English Facebook Group
Yearbook and Journalism Facebook Group
Email List for English and Yearbook Teachers
Terms of Use: Please one classroom use only. Not to be shared online without proper security. Additional licenses sold at a discount at checkout.
Updated 2025
