Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 212 · 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?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) It rained all night in our town.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The train left the station at nine.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The feather was as light as air.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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