Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 775 · 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 wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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