Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 866 · 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 stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The train left the station at nine.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The feather was as light as air.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) It rained all night in our town.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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