Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 649 · 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 simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.

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