Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 356 · 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?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The train left the station at nine.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy

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