Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 754 · 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) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) It rained all night in our town.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The feather was as light as air.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The train left the station at nine.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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