Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 894 · 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 lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The water was as clear as glass.

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