Metaphors and Similes Worksheet

Multiple Choice Questions on Metaphors and Similes

1. Which of the following is a metaphor?

   A. He runs as fast as lightning.

   B. The classroom was a zoo.

   C. Her smile is like the sun.

   D. The wind whispered through the trees.

2. Identify the simile from the following sentences.

   A. Time is a thief.

   B. His heart is a stone.

   C. The cat was as quiet as a mouse.

   D. They are all stars in the sky.

3. What does the metaphor 'He is a shining star' mean?

   A. He is very bright.

   B. He is a famous person.

   C. He is a light source.

   D. He is always in the sky.

4. Choose the sentence that contains a simile.

   A. Life is a journey.

   B. The clouds were cotton candy.

   C. The boy was brave as a lion.

   D. The night is a blanket of darkness.

5. Which sentence uses a metaphor to describe love?

   A. Love is a battlefield.

   B. She loves him like a sister.

   C. Their friendship is as strong as steel.

   D. He is like a father to her.

6. What does the simile 'Her voice was as sweet as honey' imply?

   A. Her voice was sticky.

   B. Her voice was pleasant to hear.

   C. She liked honey.

   D. Her voice was loud.

7. Select the metaphor from the options below.

   A. The moonlight danced on the water.

   B. She is a night owl.

   C. He likes to fish like a pro.

   D. The book was a portal to another world.

8. Which of the following is NOT a simile?

   A. She is as bright as a button.

   B. The world is your oyster.

   C. He is like a bear when he's asleep.

   D. It was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

9. In the metaphor 'Time is a thief,' what does 'thief' suggest?

   A. Time can steal moments from us.

   B. Time is a person.

   C. You can lose time easily.

   D. Thieves are always punctual.

10. Find the simile in the following sentences: 'He worked like a dog all day long.'

    A. He was very hardworking.

    B. He is a lazy person.

    C. Dogs are hard workers.

    D. He is not like a dog.

Answer Key

Multiple Choice Questions on Metaphors and Similes

1. B

2. C

3. A

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. B

8. B

9. A

10. A

Notes

    This worksheet aims to reinforce the understanding of metaphors and similes through engaging multiple choice questions. Students will identify examples, interpret meanings, and distinguish between metaphors and similes. It should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.