Figurative Language - Worksheet 3
Grade 3•Reading•Figurative Language
Aligned to: RL.3.1
Read the poem "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" by Edward Lear. Identify figurative language and imagery.
1.
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat
by Edward Lear
poetry · 64 words
11 The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
2 2 In a beautiful pea-green boat,
3 3 They took some honey, and plenty of money,
4 4 Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
5 5 The Owl looked up to the stars above,
6 6 And sang to a small guitar,
7 7 "O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love,
8 8 What a beautiful Pussy you are,
9 9 You are,
1010 You are!
1111 What a beautiful Pussy you are!"
Answer the 5 questions below.
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What imagery does the poet use?
A.The owl sings to the stars with a guitar
B.There is no figurative language
C.It means exactly what it says
D.It is about something else
3.
What imagery does the poet use to help you visualize the scene?
4.
Find an example of imagery in the poem.
5.
Find an example of personification in the poem.
6.
Find an example of rhyme in the poem.