Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 708 · 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?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The baby slept like a log.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.

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