Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 264 · 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.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The children played cricket after school.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The train left the station at nine.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (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.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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