Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 881 · 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 snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The feather was as light as air.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.

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