Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 492 · 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 busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black

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