Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 265 · 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 traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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