Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 865 · 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) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) It rained all night in our town.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round

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