Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 753 · 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 simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids