Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 714 · 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?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The feather was as light as air.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) It rained all night in our town.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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