Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 949 · 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?
   “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The train left the station at nine.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The children played cricket after school.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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