Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 622 · 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) The train left the station at nine. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.

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