Pakistan International School (English Section) Riyadh

First Term 2022-2023

Name:____________ Grade 5_____
Metaphor and simile
Worksheet
A metaphor is a figure of speed that compares two things, without ‘like or as’. It
often uses the word “is,was,are,were.” e.g. You are my sunshine.
A simile is a comparison between two things using the word ‘like or as”.
e.g. she swims like a fish.

a. Read each sentences or phrase below.Label it as either a simile by writing “S”

or metaphor by writing “M”.
1. That man is an animal. ____________
2. He is smart as an owl.______________
3. The baseball player is a giant. _______________
4. That boy is very bright. ______________
5. He got so angry, he is like a volcano ready to explode. ___________
6. He is quick as a cat._____________
7. My student is an angel.________________
8. Please do not cry like a baby.____________
9. Thirsty like a whale. _______________
10. Her voice is sweet. _____________
11. I am as hard as a diamond. ____________
12. He is frozen.________
13. Your voice is music to my ears.__________
14. He’s like a walking dictionary.__________
15. You are my nightmare.____________