Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 632 · 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) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The feather was as light as air.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.

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