Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 573 · 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 night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
3. 3.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 dog barked at the postman.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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