Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 593 · 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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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