Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 207 · 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.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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