Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 477 · 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?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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