Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 536 · 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 tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The baby slept like a log.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) It rained all night in our town.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
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?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.

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