Metaphors & Similes Quiz

Which sentence contains a simile?

• Wael is a shining star in the classroom.

• Zehra's voice is silk.

• Kinan runs like the wind.

• Asya is as graceful as a swan.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Halise is as quick as lightning.

• Esma dances like a butterfly.

• Ahmet is as strong as an ox.

• Muftah’s heart is stone.

What is the key difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A metaphor compares using 'like' or 'as,' while a simile does not.

• A simile describes only living things.

• A simile uses exaggeration, while a metaphor does not.

• A simile compares using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor does not.

Which sentence uses a metaphor correctly?

• Wael’s laughter is as sweet as honey.

• Ahmet jumps like a kangaroo.

• Zehra is as fast as a cheetah.

• Joury’s dreams are the wings that carry her.

Which sentence contains a simile?

• Emir Kerim’s hands were ice after playing outside.

• Vildan’s voice is a sweet song.

• Kinan’s mind is a puzzle.

• Halise sings like an angel.

What is the simile in this sentence? "Zehra is as bright as the moon in the night sky."

• Zehra is the moon.

• Zehra is a star.

• The moon is Zehra’s light.

• Zehra is bright like the moon.

Which of these is a metaphor?

• Ahmet is as tall as a tree.

• Asya’s smile is like sunshine.

• Wael is as brave as a lion.

• Muftah is a volcano when he gets angry.

What does the metaphor mean in this sentence? "Ahmed’s heart is a rock."

• Ahmed is strong and unbreakable.

• Ahmed loves nature.

• Ahmed is kind and caring.

• Ahmed is cold and unfeeling.

Which sentence contains a simile?

• Joury is a ray of sunshine.

• Emir Kerim’s heart is pure gold.

• Halise’s words were arrows.

• Ahmet’s legs are like springs when he jumps.

What does this metaphor mean? "Kinan was a deer in the headlights when the teacher called on him."

• Kinan was happy.

• Kinan was jumping.

• Kinan was excited.

• Kinan was nervous and frozen.