Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 521 · 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 playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The children played cricket after school.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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