Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 365 · 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?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The train left the station at nine.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.

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