Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 225 · 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 classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The baby slept like a log.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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