Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 8–9
Zeugma Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 8-9 on zeugma. Students learn how one word, often a verb, yokes together two different ideas, one literal and one figurative, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 8–9
Skill Focus
Zeugma, figurative language
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Zeugma is a figure of speech in which one word, often a verb, links two different parts of a sentence, often one literal and one figurative. This worksheet teaches zeugma and its wit, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Types of Figurative Language and Puns worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Puns Worksheet for more practice.
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Zeugma Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 8-9 on zeugma. Students learn how one word, often a verb, yokes together two different ideas, one literal and one figurative, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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