Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 882 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The baby slept like a log.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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