Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 903 · 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) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.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 moon was a silver plate in the sky.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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