Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 240 · 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 cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
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 simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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