Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 318 · 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 metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The children played cricket after school.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy

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