Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 996 · 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 playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The baby slept like a log.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The children played cricket after school.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud

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