Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 897 · 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 lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The children played cricket after school.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge

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