Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 485 · 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 wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
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?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.

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