Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 549 · 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 rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
3. 3.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 jalebi was as sweet as honey.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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