Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 650 · 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 road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The feather was as light as air.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The children played cricket after school.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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