Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 769 · 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 water was as clear as glass. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The feather was as light as air.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The train left the station at nine.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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