Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 635 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) It rained all night in our town.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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