Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 621 · 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) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The feather was as light as air.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The baby slept like a log.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The train left the station at nine.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The playground was an oven in May.

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