Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 958 · 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?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The children played cricket after school.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) It rained all night in our town.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.

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