Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 876 · 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 moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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