Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 253 · 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 a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (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.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) It rained all night in our town.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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