Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 402 · 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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The train left the station at nine.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) It rained all night in our town.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The children played cricket after school.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.

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