Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 195 · 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 stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) It rained all night in our town.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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