Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 123 · 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 moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
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.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) It rained all night in our town.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The train left the station at nine.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The children played cricket after school.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.

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