Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 314 · 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 river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The baby slept like a log.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The children played cricket after school.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The train left the station at nine.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.

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