Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 691 · 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 peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) It rained all night in our town.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
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 metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) It rained all night in our town.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.

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