Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 383 · 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 moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The children played cricket after school.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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