Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 193 · 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 pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) It rained all night in our town.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The baby slept like a log.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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