Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 266 · 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 fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The feather was as light as air.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
17. 17.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 old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The feather was as light as air.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
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) loud (b) huge (c) quiet

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