Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 728 · 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 snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The baby slept like a log.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The feather was as light as air.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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