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Similes and Metaphors PJN edition

Total questions: 137

Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Simile or Metaphor?
My brother was boiling mad.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
2.
Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment was a breeze.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
3.
Simile or Metaphor?
She is as thin as a toothpick.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
4.
Simile or Metaphor?
That girl is as tough as nails.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
5.
Simile or Metaphor?
He was scared so much he was as white as a ghost.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
6.
The band played as loud as a sonic boom.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
eardrums
7.
After playing football on the cold January day, his fingers were icicles.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hot chocolate
8.
When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
9.
A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
10.
Identify the Simile below...
a)
The tree danced in the wind.
b)
She is as tall as a tree!
c)
That cat is the devil.
d)
My backpack weighs a thousand tons!
11.
What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.
a)
"best friend" and "secrets"
b)
"diary'' and "secrets" 
c)
"Diary" and "her best friend"
d)
"her" and "diary" 
12.
What is the meaning of the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding all of her secrets. 
a)
Her best friend was writing in her diary.
b)
Her diary was open so that everyone could see her secrets
c)
Her secrets weren't safe in her diary.
d)
Her secrets are safe because they are written in her diary, which could not talk. 
13.
What is the meaning of the following Simile?
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as a baby's skin.
a)
Sylvia's face was really rough.
b)
Sylvia's face was really smooth. 
c)
Sylvia's face was oily. 
d)
Sylvia's face was really dry. 
14.
What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand. 
a)
Crab and Sand
b)
Crab and dancing scissors
c)
Scissors and sand
d)
Dancing and sand. 
15.
She is on a roller coaster of emotions.
a)
she's having fun
b)
she's scared
c)
she is having lots of different feelings
d)
she's going to vomit soon
16.
The fruit salad was like a rainbow!
a)
it was rainbow shaped
b)
leprechauns liked it 
c)
it was colorful
17.
My grandma is as sweet as sugar.
a)
she is very nice
b)
she wears sweet perfume
c)
she likes to bake sweets
d)
she loves CHOCOLATE!
18.
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
19.
Fruit is fuel for a healthy body. 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration 
20.
What two things are being compared in the following simile?
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin. 
a)
Sylvia's face and baby's skin
b)
Lotion and Sylvia's face.
c)
Sylvia and her face.
d)
Sylvia and smooth. 
21.

Simile or Metaphor?

The assignment is a breeze.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

22.

What is a metaphor?

a)

Compares two things using like or as

b)

Compares two things NOT using like or as

23.

The following sentence is a metaphor: He eats like a pig.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Simile or Metaphor?

After playing outside, his fingers were icicles.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

25.

Simile or Metaphor?

This house is as clean as a whistle.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

26.

Why are metaphors important?

a)

It helps you compare things like people, animals, and objects.

b)

It helps you to sound like you are smart.

27.

The following sentence is a metaphor: Her dad was as big as a house!

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The following sentence is a metaphor: You are my sunshine.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The camper was a chicken when he heard a growl in the forest.

b)

The baby ate like a bird during dinner.

30.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The teacher is a busy bee.

b)

The baby is as cute as a button.

31.
The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.
a)
nice and soft
b)
really hard
c)
just right
d)
fluffy
32.
The judge listened to this witness with a wooden face.
a)
he looked like a puppet
b)
he has a rough face
c)
he looked serious
d)
he looked funny
33.
She is on a rollercoaster of emotions
a)
she's having fun
b)
she's scared
c)
she is having lots of different feelings
d)
she's going to vomit soon
34.
The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
35.
After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
36.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
37.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
a)
friends to peas
b)
friends to pods
c)
peas to pods
d)
best to friends
38.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does the metaphor mean above?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
c)
The baby never smiled. 
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 
39.
Which two things are being compared in this sentence: Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.
a)
Jimmy and Jello
b)
Legs and Jello
c)
Her and Jello
d)
Feet and Legs
40.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
41.

Juliet is the sun. (Shakespeare)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

42.

Tracy felt as sick as a parrot.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

43.

"the perfect sky is torn." (Natalie Imbruglia, "Tom")

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

44.

The traffic is murder.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

45.

Tom is as deaf as a post.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

46.

Life is but a walking shadow. (Shakespeare)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

47.

She ran like the wind.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

48.

"The sun is a thief." (Shakespeare)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

49.

I'm as light as a feather.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

50.

Kitty is the apple of her mother's eye.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

51.

"Death lies upon her like an untimely frost." (Shakespeare)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

52.

My feet are as warm as toast.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

53.

Sue is deaf. (Some people say this when a person can hear, but isn't listening.)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

54.

"Every day is a winding road." Sheryl Crow

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

55.

Tucker's eyes are as blue as the sky.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

56.

She looked as pretty as a picture.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

57.

James was as cool as a cucumber.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

58.

"It's been a hard day's night, And I've been working like a dog." (The Beatles)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

59.

What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?

a)

The night time was very bright.

b)

The Christmas lights were very bright.

c)

The Christmas lights reflected in the sun.

60.

What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?

a)

The icicle was very sharp.

b)

The icicle fell very fast.

c)

The icicle was very white.

61.

What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?

a)

The stove was so hot that it could melt ice.

b)

The sun was so hot that it could melt ice.

c)

The road was so hot that it could melt ice.

62.

What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?

a)

The ornament was very bright.

b)

Rudolph's nose was very bright.

c)

The ornament was very round and red.

63.

What is the meaning of the metaphor or simile?

a)

The Christmas gifts were a very good price.

b)

The Christmas gifts were stolen.

c)

The deals were stolen.

64.
What is the meaning of the simile "as hungry as a horse"?
a)
The horse is very hungry.
b)
You are very hungry.
c)
The horse is hungrier than you.
d)
You are a horse.
65.
What does the simile "ran like the wind" mean in the sentence below.
The girl ran like the wind to the ice-cream stand.
a)
The wind was blowing really hard.
b)
The wind made the girl run.
c)
The girl ran really fast.
d)
It was windy at the ice-cream stand.
66.
What does the simile mean in the sentence below.
Lilly swam like a fish across the pool.
a)
The fish swam like Lilly.
b)
The fish swam across the pool.
c)
Lilly swam really well.
d)
Lilly looked like a fish.
67.
Identify the simile in the sentence below.
James was so tired when he got home that he slept like a baby.
a)
James was tired
b)
slept like a baby
c)
he got home
d)
James was a baby
68.
What does the simile mean in the sentence below?
After his long day at school, Ben was as grumpy as a hungry lion.
a)
Ben was hungry.
b)
The lion had a long day at school.
c)
Ben was not very grumpy.
d)
Ben was very grumpy.
69.

He always doesn't want to answer questions in class. He is afraid of speaking to other people.

a)

as timid as a mouse

b)

as gentle as a lamb

c)

as strong as an ox

70.

He always speaks softly. He doesn't easily get mad at people.

a)

as gentle as a lamb

b)

as fierce as a tiger

c)

as free as a bird

71.

He looks big. He can carry very heavy things.

a)

as strong as an ox

b)

as proud as peacock

c)

as weak as a baby

72.

When she is angry, she shouts at people all the time.

a)

as fierce as a tiger

b)

as silly as a goose

c)

as slow as a snail

73.

He knows many things and can answer other people's questions immediately.

a)

as wise as an owl

b)

as proud as a peacock

c)

as slow as a snail

74.

You were brave as a lion.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

75.

He is a shining star.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

76.

The class was a zoo.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

77.

He is as strong as an ox.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

78.

The snow is a white blanket.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

79.

He is as sly as a fox.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

80.

Your eyes shine like the sun.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

81.

He is as funny as a monkey.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

82.

My teacher is a dragon.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

83.

Sam is a chicken.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

84.

She is a bird.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

85.

The computers at school are old dinosaurs.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

86.

Her cheeks are red like a rose.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

H

87.

Your eyes shine like diamonds.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

88.

I am as happy as a pig in mud.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

89.
Simile or Metaphor:
My father is a bear in the morning.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
90.
Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
91.
A comparison between two things that share a common characteristic, does not use the words "like" or "as."
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
92.
Simile or Metaphor:
Math is like a puzzle that never ends.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
93.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
94.
Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
95.
A figure of speech that compares two things that are alike in some way using “like” or “as.”
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
96.
Simile or Metaphor:
My mother's hair is as soft as a cloud.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
97.
Simile or Metaphor:
Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
98.

Simile or Metaphor:

They stood alone, frozen statues on the plain.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

99.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

I looked up as I heard a bird above my head.

b)

The mom was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning.

c)

Jenny likes to go swimming in the river.

d)

Kendal was a fish in the water.

100.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

When we had a substitute, the classroom was a zoo.

b)

Lynne likes peanut butter and pickle sandwiches for lunch.

c)

Olive was a star on the stage.

d)

The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way.

101.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The walrus and the penguin were at the zoo.

b)

She is a peacock because she loves the attention.

c)

The singer's voice was like a fresh spring day.

d)

The old woman was as wise as an owl.

102.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The camper was a chicken when he heard a growl in the forest.

b)

The baby ate like a bird during dinner.

c)

Greg is a thirty year old baseball player.

d)

The twins fight like cats and dogs.

103.

What two things are being compared in the simile:

"The dried branches were like fingernails on a chalkboard."

a)

dried and chalkboard

b)

branches and chalkboard

c)

branches and like

d)

branches and fingernails

104.

What two things are being compared in the metaphor:

"Her tears were rivers flowing down her cheeks."

a)

her and cheeks

b)

tears and rivers

c)

rivers and flowing

d)

rivers and cheeks

105.

All of the following are similes except for:

a)

Her plan worked like a dream.

b)

The teenager ate like a horse.

c)

I don't know why she doesn't like the dark.

d)

My dad said he slept like a log.

106.

All of the following are metaphors except for

a)

The thunder was a mighty lion.

b)

The storm was a raging bull.

c)

His eyes were ice as he stared at his sister.

d)

I am nine years old in the fourth grade.

107.

All of the following are similes except for

a)

The rumors spread like wildfire about who was going to be the new teacher.

b)

Emily's new jacket fit like a glove.

c)

Monique likes to listen to music while she studies.

d)

I always ask Leo for help because he is as wise as an owl.

108.

All of the following are metaphors except for

a)

It took forever to get to my grandma's house because the freeway was a parking lot.

b)

Sara acted like a baby when she went to the dentist.

c)

The snow was a blanket that covered the sidewalk.

d)

I avoid my dad in the morning because he is a crab when he gets out of bed.

109.

Which sentence contains a simile?

a)

Being with my students was pure heaven.

b)

You behaved like absolute angels.

110.

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

a)

You behaved like absolute angels.

b)

Being with my students was pure heaven.

111.

Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Staying inside all day was like bring in prison.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

112.

Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Life is a stage, and we are all actors.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

113.

Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Sid was a cheetah in the 100-yard dash.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

114.

Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: Annabelle's room looked like it was hit by a huricane.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

115.

Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: The snow was a blanket covering the yard.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

116.

Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: The train rolled on all day long, to the song of the metal against the tracks.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

117.

Does the following sentence contain a metaphor or a smile: I had never seen so many lights; it was like the world was on fire.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

118.
The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.
a)
nice and soft
b)
really hard
c)
just right
d)
fluffy
119.
The judge listened to this witness with a wooden face.
a)
he looked like a puppet
b)
he has a rough face
c)
he looked serious
d)
he looked funny
120.
She is on a rollercoaster of emotions
a)
she's having fun
b)
she's scared
c)
she is having lots of different feelings
d)
she's going to vomit soon
121.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does the metaphor mean above?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
c)
The baby never smiled. 
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 
122.
Which two things are being compared in this sentence: Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.
a)
Jimmy and Jello
b)
Legs and Jello
c)
Her and Jello
d)
Feet and Legs
123.
What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.
a)
"best friend" and "secrets"
b)
"diary'' and "secrets" 
c)
"Diary" and "her best friend"
d)
"her" and "diary" 
124.
What is the meaning of the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding all of her secrets. 
a)
Her best friend was writing in her diary.
b)
Her diary was open so that everyone could see her secrets
c)
Her secrets weren't safe in her diary.
d)
Her secrets are safe because they are written in her diary, which could not talk. 
125.
What is the meaning of the following Simile?
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as a baby's skin.
a)
Sylvia's face was really rough.
b)
Sylvia's face was really smooth. 
c)
Sylvia's face was oily. 
d)
Sylvia's face was really dry. 
126.
What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand. 
a)
Crab and Sand
b)
Crab and dancing scissors
c)
Scissors and sand
d)
Dancing and sand. 
127.
She is on a roller coaster of emotions.
a)
she's having fun
b)
she's scared
c)
she is having lots of different feelings
d)
she's going to vomit soon
128.
The fruit salad was like a rainbow!
a)
it was rainbow shaped
b)
leprechauns liked it 
c)
it was colorful
129.
My grandma is as sweet as sugar.
a)
she is very nice
b)
she wears sweet perfume
c)
she likes to bake sweets
d)
she loves CHOCOLATE!
130.
What two things are being compared in the following simile?
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin. 
a)
Sylvia's face and baby's skin
b)
Lotion and Sylvia's face.
c)
Sylvia and her face.
d)
Sylvia and smooth. 
131.

The metaphor 'A heart of gold', means what?

a)

A person that is sweet, kind, generious and of good nature has a heart of gold.

b)

A heart heavy as gold

c)

Someone who is very rich

d)

Just a bit of mumbo-jumbo

132.

The metaphor, 'Eben has butterflies in his stomach', means what?

a)

Eben is about to vommit

b)

Eben just ate some butterflies

c)

Eben is feeling nervous and maybe excited

133.
What is the meaning?
The football player was as strong as an ox as he tackled the quarterback. 
a)
 He was extremely strong.
b)
He smelled like an animal.
134.
Mrs. Bowsman is a bear when she wakes up each morning. 
a)
Mrs. Bowsman likes to eat berries for breakfast.
b)
Mrs. Bowsman is grouchy in the mornings.
135.
She ran like the wind across the field.
a)
Her hair blew in the breeze.
b)
She ran fast.
136.

What two things are being compared in the simile:

"The dried branches were like fingernails on a chalkboard."

a)

dried and chalkboard

b)

branches and chalkboard

c)

branches and like

d)

branches and fingernails

137.

What two things are being compared in the metaphor:

"Her tears were rivers flowing down her cheeks."

a)

her and cheeks

b)

tears and rivers

c)

rivers and flowing

d)

rivers and cheeks

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