Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 738 · 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?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The children played cricket after school.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) It rained all night in our town.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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