Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 61 · 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 feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The feather was as light as air.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The train left the station at nine.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) It rained all night in our town.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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