Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 95 · 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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour

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