Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 962 · 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 cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The children played cricket after school.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.

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