Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 877 · 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 train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.

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