Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 413 · 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 lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) It rained all night in our town.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The train left the station at nine.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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