Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 361 · 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?
   “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children played cricket after school.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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