Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 366 · 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 kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The children played cricket after school.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) It rained all night in our town.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The train left the station at nine.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The feather was as light as air.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) It rained all night in our town.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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