Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 863 · 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.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The feather was as light as air.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The train left the station at nine.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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