Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 89 · 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 an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The children played cricket after school.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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