Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 853 · 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 wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat

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