Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 850 · 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 tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The train left the station at nine.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The feather was as light as air.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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