Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 206 · 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 lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud

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