Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 855 · 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 train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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