Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 323 · 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 owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.

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