Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 631 · 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) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The train left the station at nine.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The children played cricket after school.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The feather was as light as air.

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