Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 197 · 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 new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.

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