Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 885 · 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 night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The train left the station at nine.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The children played cricket after school.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The baby slept like a log.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The train left the station at nine.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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