Froggy Jumps Simile and Metaphor QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on identifying similes and metaphors in sentences! by Geraldine Queano 1 Which of the following is an example of a simile? a Her smile was like sunshine. b He ran as fast as a cheetah. c The stars twinkled in the night sky. 2 Identify the metaphor in the sentence: The world is a stage. a She sings like a bird. b The world is a stage. c The flowers danced in the breeze. 3 What literary device is used in the sentence: His words were a soothing balm? a Personification b Simile c Metaphor 4 Which sentence contains a simile? a The trees whispered secrets. b The wind howled like a banshee. c The moon smiled down on us. 5 In the sentence 'Time is a thief', what literary device is being used? a Hyperbole b Simile c Metaphor 6 What is the simile in the sentence: Her laughter was a melody? a Her laughter was a melody. b The raindrops danced on the roof. c The cat's eyes were like saucers. 7 Which sentence contains a metaphor? a His heart skipped a beat. b The fire crackled and popped. c The world was a blanket of snow. 8 Identify the simile in the sentence: The clouds were fluffy like cotton candy. a The waves whispered secrets. b The clouds were fluffy like cotton candy. c The sun smiled down on us. 9 What literary device is used in the sentence: The city never sleeps? a Metaphor b Simile c Personification 10 Which sentence contains a simile? a Her eyes sparkled like diamonds. b The stars danced in the sky. c The wind whispered through the trees.
