Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 391 · 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 jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) It rained all night in our town.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The train left the station at nine.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The dog barked at the postman.

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