Metaphors and Similes Quiz

Which of the following is a simile?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Emily's smile was as bright as the sun.

• Time is a thief.

• The world is a stage.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "The snow is a white blanket covering the ground," said Alyson.

• The snow is cold.

• The snow is a white blanket.

• The ground is covered.

• The snow is falling.

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• Iker is as brave as a lion.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Emily sings like an angel.

• The car is as fast as lightning.

Neymar was walking home when he noticed the night was dark. Create a simile for this observation.

• The night was a dark blanket.

• The night was as dark as coal.

• The night was a shadow.

• The night was a mystery.

In the school play, Ximena said, "The world is a stage." Which of the following is a metaphor?

• He is as busy as a bee.

• The world is a stage.

• She is like a rose.

• The cat is as quiet as a mouse.

Isaac explained the meaning of the metaphor: "Time is a thief."

• Time steals your belongings.

• Time moves quickly.

• Time takes away moments and opportunities.

• Time is valuable.

Kevin thought the city was busy.

• The city was a beehive.

• The city was as busy as a beehive.

• The city was like a beehive.

• The city was buzzing.

During a creative writing class, Alyson wrote: 'Her eyes were like sparkling emeralds.' Which literary device is used in this sentence?

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• Her eyes were like sparkling emeralds.

• The thunder was a drumbeat.

• The river was a winding snake.

Emily and Aaron were discussing clouds. Emily said, "The clouds were cotton candy" and Aaron replied, "The clouds were like cotton candy." Compare their statements.

• Both are similes.

• Both are metaphors.

• The first is a metaphor, the second is a simile.

• The first is a simile, the second is a metaphor.

Identify the simile in the following sentence: "Emily's voice was as soothing as a gentle breeze."

• Emily's voice was soothing.

• Emily's voice was a gentle breeze.

• Emily's voice was as soothing as a gentle breeze.

• Emily's voice was gentle.