Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 765 · 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 classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The baby slept like a log.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.

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