Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 115 · 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?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The train left the station at nine.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.

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