Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 382 · 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 snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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