Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 966 · 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 old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The children played cricket after school.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The children played cricket after school.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.

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