Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 108 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Like / as … as, or IS): Simile: uses “like” or “as … as” (as cold as ice, ran like the wind). Metaphor: says one thing IS or WAS another, with no like or as (the moon was a silver plate). Neither: an ordinary sentence that compares nothing (we ate rice for dinner).

1. 1.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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