Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 498 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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