Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 816 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The baby slept like a log.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The children played cricket after school.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.

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