Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 883 · 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 a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) It rained all night in our town.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.

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