Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 280 · 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?
   “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The train left the station at nine.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The train left the station at nine.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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