Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 224 · 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 fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
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.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) It rained all night in our town.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) It rained all night in our town.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The baby slept like a log.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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