Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 726 · 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) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.

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