Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 188 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.

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