Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 204 · 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 kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The children played cricket after school.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.

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