Rudolph Academy Language Arts

Figurative Language Terms Game

Build mastery of 16 essential figurative language terms with a matching activity game.

Perfect for classroom, homework, tutoring, homeschooling, or weekend practice.

Click a term in the word bank, then click the matching definition box to place it.
Rounds 1 and 2 use all 16 terms with no repeats. Later rounds remix the full set.
Includes a timer, scoring, round tracking, and a printable completion report.

Teacher Note: Students can complete this activity independently and print or save a report when finished. Choose 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or unlimited time, enter the student name, and click Start Game. Teachers can decide their own full-credit expectations using the time, rounds, and points shown in the activity report. This activity also works great as a homework assignment, warm-up activity, or class competition.

Start the Activity

Student name is required. Teacher and class are optional.

Student Name *

Teacher (Optional)

Class / Period (Optional)

Assignment Length

How Progress Is Tracked

Each round has 8 definitions.

The activity tracks time, rounds completed, and total points
+1 point for each correct match
+2 bonus points for a perfect 8/8 round
Points can only be earned once per round
Teachers can decide their own full-credit expectations

Round

Points

Correct This Round

0/8

Time

00:00

Activity Progress

Round 1 of 2 required rounds completed: 0

Definitions

Each box below holds one term from the word bank.

More Resources

Figurative Language Flashcards Learn 16 figurative language terms with flashcards. Figurative Language Crossword Puzzle Online Practice the same core terms with an online crossword review. Figurative Language Crosswords Printable Practice the same core terms with printable crosswords. Figurative Language Examples Game Sort examples and reinforce how each type of figurative language works in context. Figurative Language Online Quiz Test the same core terms with an online quiz. Language Arts Crossword Puzzles Explore more grammar, reading, poetry, and vocabulary practice pages.