Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 868 · 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?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The children played cricket after school.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.

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