Scavenger Hunt for ANY Piece of Literature

Looking for a fun and interactive way to teach literary analysis and figurative language? This Literary Analysis Scavenger Hunt is a high-engagement, low-prep activity that helps students dig deep into any fictional text, short story, poem, or novel!

Perfect for middle and high school ELA classrooms, this resource allows students to analyze literature while hunting for key elements such as similes, metaphors, personification, symbolism, theme, tone, and more. Whether you’re teaching a full novel or a single chapter, this versatile activity can be used over and over again!

What’s Included:

• Step-by-step instructions for classroom use
• Literary Analysis Scavenger Hunt worksheet (PDF & digital Google Slides™ version – reusable!)
• Glossary of Figurative Language and Literary Devices for easy student reference

How to Use:

• Use with any fictional text: novels, short stories, poetry, or excerpts
• Assign individually, in pairs, or as a collaborative group competition
• Great for literary analysis practice, figurative language review, test prep, or a fun formative assessment

Why Teachers Love It:

This resource transforms the often routine task of finding text evidence into an exciting, challenge-based activity that encourages critical thinking, close reading, and collaborative learning. Your students will be up, moving, and motivated to analyze deeper literary meaning—all while having fun!

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