Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 870 · 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?
   “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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