Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 791 · 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 simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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