Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 880 · 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 children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The feather was as light as air.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The children played cricket after school.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.

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