Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 677 · 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 new shoes shone like stars.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) It rained all night in our town.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The train left the station at nine.

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