Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 968 · 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 teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) It rained all night in our town.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The baby slept like a log.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) It rained all night in our town.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.

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