Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 186 · 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?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.

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