Similes Quiz

What is a simile?

• A simile is a type of metaphor.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A simile is a type of onomatopoeia.

• A simile is a type of rhyme.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The sun is like a golden ball. B) The sun is shining. C) The sun is hot.

• A

• B

• D

• C

Choose the correct meaning of the simile: 'He runs like the wind.' A) He runs very slowly. B) He runs very fast. C) He runs in circles.

• D

• B

• C

• A

Identify the simile in the sentence: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' A) Her smile was beautiful. B) Her smile was big. C) Her smile was like the sun.'

• C) Her smile was like the sun.

• D) Her smile was as bright as the moon.

• B) Her smile was big.

• A) Her smile was beautiful.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The cat is sleeping. B) The cat is black. C) The cat is as quiet as a mouse.

• C

• A

• D

• B

Choose the correct meaning of the simile: 'She is as brave as a lion.' A) She is scared. B) She is strong. C) She is lazy.

• B) She is strong.

• A) She is scared.

• D) She is weak.

• C) She is lazy.

Identify the simile in the sentence: 'The raindrops fell like tears from the sky.' A) The raindrops were cold. B) The raindrops were big. C) The raindrops fell like tears.'

• C) The raindrops fell like tears.

• B) The raindrops were small.

• D) The raindrops were loud.

• A) The raindrops were warm.

Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The car is fast. B) The car is red. C) The car is as sleek as a cheetah.

• A

• B

• D

• C

Choose the correct meaning of the simile: 'He is as sly as a fox.' A) He is honest. B) He is clever. C) He is clumsy.

• A) He is honest.

• C) He is clumsy.

• D) He is foolish.

• B) He is clever.

Identify the simile in the sentence: 'The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.' A) The moon was bright. B) The moon was round. C) The moon was a ghostly galleon.'

• B) The moon was round.

• C) The moon was a ghostly galleon.

• A) The moon was bright.

• D) The moon was a shining star.