Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 977 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The baby slept like a log.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The train left the station at nine.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The feather was as light as air.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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