Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 237 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The baby slept like a log.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) It rained all night in our town.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids