Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 241 · 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 puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The baby slept like a log.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.

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