Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 757 · 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 an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The feather was as light as air.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The children played cricket after school.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) It rained all night in our town.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
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 an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.

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