Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 686 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) It rained all night in our town.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The children played cricket after school.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The feather was as light as air.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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