Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 964 · 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 was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The train left the station at nine.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (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.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The train left the station at nine.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft

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