Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 129 · 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.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny

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