Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 469 · 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 elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot

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