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Metaphors

Total questions: 176

Worksheet time: 4hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
3.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
4.
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
5.
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
6.
Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
7.
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
8.
After the ball was run over by the car, it was as flat as a pancake.
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
9.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
10.
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
11.
The baby was like an octopus, pulling all the socks off the rack at the store.
What is the meaning of the simile above?
a)
The baby had 8 legs.
b)
The baby lives in the sea.
c)
The baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.
d)
The baby was sleeping. 
12.
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. 
13.
How many examples of similes are in this passage?
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle. All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines. Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin! The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time. 
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
14.
 Which sentence is a metaphor?
a)
Getting all of the kids into the car was like herding cattle.
b)
 All 6 of the family members were packed into the car like sardines.
c)
 Jennie felt like the car was as cramped as a coffin!
d)
The car was a speeding bullet, flying down the road to get to the wedding on time. 
15.
The cooing baby was just as cute as a kitten! 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
16.
The toddler was running around as busy as a bee. 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
17.
My children are my sunshine, and they can brighten any gloomy day. 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
18.
My best friend is my rock. I can go to her with any questions or problems I have.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
19.
My dad is a clown, always joking around and acting goofier than anyone I know. 
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
20.
In the school play, Freddy roared like a lion.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
21.
Her love is a blanket.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
22.
Joey is crazy like a fox.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
23.
Her skin was white as snow.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
24.
Leah looked as pale as a ghost yesterday.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
25.
Simile or Metaphor?
Codie is as tall as a skyscraper.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
26.
Simile or Metaphor?
The library was an ocean of books.
a)
Simile 
b)
Metaphor
27.
The dark, cold, silent room was a tomb.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
28.
The child's tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
29.
My noisy sister was like a buzzing fly.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
30.
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
31.
Simile or Metaphor?
My brother was boiling mad.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
32.
Simile or Metaphor?
That girl is as tough as nails.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
33.
Simile or Metaphor?
He is a night owl because he stays up late.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
34.
Simile or Metaphor?
He is a walking dictionary.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
35.
Simile or Metaphor?
Tonya is as sweet as sugar.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
36.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
37.
As easy as pie.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
38.
What is a simile?
a)
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
b)
A comparison of two similar things using like or as.
c)
A comparison using is.
d)
A comparison of two unlike things using are.
39.
What is a Metaphor?
a)
comparison using like of as
b)
comparison that does not use like or as
c)
what you had for lunch today
d)
a lake in Utah
40.
Simile or Metaphor?
My brother was boiling mad.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
41.
Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment was a breeze.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
42.
Simile or Metaphor?
She is as thin as a toothpick.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
43.
Simile or Metaphor?
That girl is as tough as nails.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
44.
Simile or Metaphor?
He was scared so much he was as white as a ghost.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
45.
The band played as loud as a sonic boom.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
eardrums
46.
After playing football on the cold January day, his fingers were icicles.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hot chocolate
47.
When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
48.
A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
49.
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!
50.
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" 
51.
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. 
52.
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. 
53.
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. 
54.
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
55.
The fruit salad was like a rainbow!
a)
it was rainbow shaped
b)
leprechauns liked it 
c)
it was colorful
56.
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!
57.
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
58.
Fruit is fuel for a healthy body. 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration 
59.
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. 
60.

Simile or Metaphor?

The assignment is a breeze.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

61.

What is a metaphor?

a)

Compares two things using like or as

b)

Compares two things NOT using like or as

62.

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

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Simile or Metaphor?

After playing outside, his fingers were icicles.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

64.

Simile or Metaphor?

This house is as clean as a whistle.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

65.

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.

66.

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

a)

True

b)

False

67.

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

a)

True

b)

False

68.

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.

69.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The teacher is a busy bee.

b)

The baby is as cute as a button.

70.
The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.
a)
nice and soft
b)
really hard
c)
just right
d)
fluffy
71.
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
72.
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
73.
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
74.
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
75.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
76.
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
77.
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. 
78.
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
79.
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
80.

Juliet is the sun. (Shakespeare)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

81.

Tracy felt as sick as a parrot.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

82.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

83.

The traffic is murder.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

84.

Tom is as deaf as a post.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

85.

Life is but a walking shadow. (Shakespeare)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

86.

She ran like the wind.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

87.

"The sun is a thief." (Shakespeare)

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

88.

I'm as light as a feather.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

89.

Kitty is the apple of her mother's eye.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

90.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

91.

My feet are as warm as toast.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

92.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

93.

"Every day is a winding road." Sheryl Crow

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

94.

Tucker's eyes are as blue as the sky.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

95.

She looked as pretty as a picture.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

96.

James was as cool as a cucumber.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

97.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

98.

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.

99.

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.

100.

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.

101.

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.

102.

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.

103.
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.
104.
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.
105.
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.
106.
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
107.
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.
108.

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

109.

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

110.

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

111.

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

112.

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

113.

You were brave as a lion.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

114.

He is a shining star.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

115.

The class was a zoo.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

116.

He is as strong as an ox.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

117.

The snow is a white blanket.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

118.

He is as sly as a fox.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

119.

Your eyes shine like the sun.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

120.

He is as funny as a monkey.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

121.

My teacher is a dragon.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

122.

Sam is a chicken.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

123.

She is a bird.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

124.

The computers at school are old dinosaurs.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

125.

Her cheeks are red like a rose.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

H

126.

Your eyes shine like diamonds.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

127.

I am as happy as a pig in mud.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

128.
Simile or Metaphor:
My father is a bear in the morning.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
129.
Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
130.
A comparison between two things that share a common characteristic, does not use the words "like" or "as."
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
131.
Simile or Metaphor:
Math is like a puzzle that never ends.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
132.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
133.
Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
134.
A figure of speech that compares two things that are alike in some way using “like” or “as.”
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
135.
Simile or Metaphor:
My mother's hair is as soft as a cloud.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
136.
Simile or Metaphor:
Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
137.

Simile or Metaphor:

They stood alone, frozen statues on the plain.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

138.

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.

139.

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.

140.

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.

141.

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.

142.

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

143.

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

144.

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.

145.

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.

146.

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.

147.

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.

148.

Which sentence contains a simile?

a)

Being with my students was pure heaven.

b)

You behaved like absolute angels.

149.

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

a)

You behaved like absolute angels.

b)

Being with my students was pure heaven.

150.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

151.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

152.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

153.

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

154.

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

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

155.

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

156.

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

157.
The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.
a)
nice and soft
b)
really hard
c)
just right
d)
fluffy
158.
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
159.
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
160.
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. 
161.
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
162.
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" 
163.
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. 
164.
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. 
165.
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. 
166.
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
167.
The fruit salad was like a rainbow!
a)
it was rainbow shaped
b)
leprechauns liked it 
c)
it was colorful
168.
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!
169.
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. 
170.

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

171.

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

172.
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.
173.
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.
174.
She ran like the wind across the field.
a)
Her hair blew in the breeze.
b)
She ran fast.
175.

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

176.

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