Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 412 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The feather was as light as air.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.

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