Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 665 · 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 kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) It rained all night in our town.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The train left the station at nine.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow

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