Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 46 · 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 pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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