Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 162 · 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) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The train left the station at nine.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.

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