Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 982 · 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 stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The train left the station at nine.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The baby slept like a log.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) It rained all night in our town.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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