Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 563 · 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 stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) It rained all night in our town.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) It rained all night in our town.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.

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