Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 304 · 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 baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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