Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 312 · 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?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) It rained all night in our town.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The train left the station at nine.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The train left the station at nine.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.

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