Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 873 · 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 night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.

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