Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 316 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish

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