Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 630 · 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 glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids