Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 643 · 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 children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.

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