Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 846 · 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 peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The train left the station at nine.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The feather was as light as air.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The baby slept like a log.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.

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