Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 71 · 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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green

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