Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 700 · 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?
   “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud

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