Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 243 · 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 pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.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 river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The feather was as light as air.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud

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