Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 219 · 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 night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The train left the station at nine.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) It rained all night in our town.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The baby slept like a log.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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