Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 242 · 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 lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The feather was as light as air.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) It rained all night in our town.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The train left the station at nine.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The feather was as light as air.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The train left the station at nine.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) It rained all night in our town.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter

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