Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 583 · 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) slow (b) fast (c) loud
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.

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