Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 788 · 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 a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The train left the station at nine.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.

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