Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 859 · 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 moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children played cricket after school.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The feather was as light as air.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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