Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 592 · 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 feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The children played cricket after school.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) It rained all night in our town.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.

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