Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 641 · 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 train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) It rained all night in our town.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The playground was an oven in May.

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