Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 161 · 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 snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The baby slept like a log.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The train left the station at nine.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.

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