Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 341 · 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?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The children played cricket after school.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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