Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 535 · 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 feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The train left the station at nine.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The children played cricket after school.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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