Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 70 · 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?
   “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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