Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 979 · 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 wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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