Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 981 · 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 children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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