Figurative Language and Word Relationships

Grade 5 Grammar Worksheet

Read each sentence. Circle whether it is a simile or a metaphor.

1. 1.

   The snow was as white as a sheet.

   • simile
   • metaphor
2. 2.

   Her smile was as bright as the sun.

   • simile
   • metaphor
3. 3.

   Her words were music to my ears.

   • simile
   • metaphor
4. 4.

   The pond was a sheet of glass.

   • simile
   • metaphor
5. 5.

   My brother eats like a horse.

   • simile
   • metaphor
6. 6.

   The truck roared like a lion.

   • simile
   • metaphor
7. 7.

   Life is a roller coaster.

   • simile
   • metaphor
8. 8.

   The room was as cold as ice.

   • simile
   • metaphor
9. 9.

   My little sister is a tornado.

   • simile
   • metaphor
10. 10.

    The pillow was as soft as a cloud.

    • simile
    • metaphor