Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 214 · 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?
   “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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