Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 422 · 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 simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) It rained all night in our town.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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