Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 520 · 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 giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) It rained all night in our town.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
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.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids