Figurative Language Posters
Figurative language made visible — anchor charts that help students spot the technique every time.
These Figurative Language Posters are a vibrant and curriculum-aligned printable display resource for Australian primary school English classrooms. Each poster focuses on a key figurative language technique — simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole and more — with a clear definition and an easy-to-remember example. Displayed in the classroom, they give students an ongoing visual reference that lifts the sophistication of their reading analysis and creative writing throughout the year.
Aligned to the Australian Curriculum English strand (Language — Literary Language) and available as a no-prep instant download.
Why teachers love it:
- Permanent classroom reference — students can look up techniques independently during reading and writing tasks
- Covers all key techniques — simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole and more
- Clear definitions and examples — written for primary school students, not linguists
- Zero prep — instant download, print and display
Perfect for:
- Years 3–6 Australian primary classrooms
- Figurative language units in English and creative writing
- Australian Curriculum English — Language and Literature strands
- Classroom display walls, literacy rotations and writing workshops
What's included:
A set of printable figurative language anchor chart posters, one per technique, with definition and example. Designed for A4 or A3 display printing in colour.
Print and go — your figurative language display is sorted. 🖨️
SPECIFICATIONS
Our digital resources are primarily available in PDF format, optimised for A4 standard paper size. Details of what's included can be found in the product description above.
File Format:
This digital download is not editable.
All PDF files in this product have been flattened and are provided as non-editable files. This is to maintain design integrity and protect our intellectual property.
If you have any issues opening your PDF files, we suggest downloading the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Compatibility:
All files can be used on both Windows and Mac operating systems using a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download available from Adobe's website).
Printing:
PDFs are set to A4 size. When printing, select 'Fit to Page' or 'Actual Size' for the best results. We always recommend doing a test print on plain paper first.
Licence:
All files are for personal use only and may not be resold, redistributed, altered, or used for commercial purposes. Resources are licensed for use in a single classroom only. Please purchase additional licences if you intend to share with colleagues.
Need help? Our team is happy to assist — please contact us!
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
To open PDF files, you'll need a PDF reader installed on your device. We recommend the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Once installed, simply double-click your downloaded PDF to open it.
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We want you to love every Mrs Edgar purchase. If you're not completely satisfied, contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right. Please note: as this is a digital product, we are unable to offer refunds once the file has been downloaded — but if you experience any issues, we will always do our best to help.
FAQS
My download came as a ZIP file. How do I open it?
Double-click the ZIP file to extract it. On a Mac this happens automatically; on Windows you may need to right-click and select 'Extract All'.
Can I print this in colour or black and white?
Yes! Our resources are designed to work in both colour and black and white.
I can't find my download. Where is it?
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