Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 828 · 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 bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The train left the station at nine.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) It rained all night in our town.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The feather was as light as air.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The train left the station at nine.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids