Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 613 · 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 simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.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) It rained all night in our town.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.

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