Skip to content
Poetry vocabulary worksheet for Grades 6–8 with definitions of alliteration, metaphor, personification, haiku, and sonnet.
Worksheet

Poetry Vocabulary

View Worksheet →

Download as-is, or customize
to fit your needs.

About:

This printable poetry vocabulary worksheet for Grades 6–8 defines 15 essential literary and poetic terms. Includes alliteration, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, stanza, free verse, haiku, sonnet, quatrain, and figurative language. Use it for vocabulary review, introduction to poetry units, or study reference during literature lessons.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Poetry
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated September 2025

How to Use This Worksheet

Print this worksheet for classwork, homework, or independent practice. Click 'View Worksheet' to edit questions, adjust formatting, or add your own content before downloading.

Related Activities

Year 8 English: Poetry Word Search

This 26-word poetry word search for Grade 8 covers essential literary devices and poetic terminology.

Poetry Literary Terms Crossword Puzzle

A 26-clue poetry vocabulary crossword for Grade 8 students.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Chapter 6-7 Reading Comprehension

This printable literature worksheet guides 8th graders through chapters 6 and 7 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind with four open-response questions.

Interview Your Friend

This printable interview worksheet gives 6th graders 12 open-ended questions to ask a classmate about interests, favorites, and experiences.

Understanding Money: Financial Literacy Quiz

This printable financial-literacy quiz gives 6th graders ten multiple-choice questions on money management and decision-making.

Poem Mashup Word Search

This 25-word poetry word search combines vocabulary from multiple poems for middle school students.

Browse More Activities