Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 43 · 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 a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The train left the station at nine.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The children played cricket after school.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The baby slept like a log.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The train left the station at nine.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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