Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 734 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The train left the station at nine.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The children played cricket after school.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The feather was as light as air.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.

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