Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 146 · 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?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot

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