Metaphors & Similes in Modern Fiction

English
Grade 7
9 questions
~18 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on the use of metaphors and similes and their effect on the reader within modern fiction texts.

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Metaphors & Similes in Modern Fiction

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Grade Grade 7
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Understanding Metaphors & Similes

In the bustling city, the night sky was a canvas splattered with glittering stars, each one a tiny beacon of hope. The protagonist’s mind was a storm, swirling with doubts and fears, yet her heart was a blazing fire pushing her forward. As she moved through the crowd, she felt like an iceberg amidst melting glaciers—isolated yet enduring. Her thoughts were rivers, rushing swiftly and uncontrollably, carving paths through her conscience.
1.
Identify one metaphor used in the passage and explain its effect on the reader.
[2 marks]
2.
Find a simile in the passage and describe what it compares.
[2 marks]
3.
How does the metaphor 'the night sky was a canvas splattered with glittering stars' influence your image of the night?
[2 marks]
4.
Which technique (metaphor or simile) is used more frequently in this passage? Support your answer with examples.
[3 marks]
5.
Explain how the metaphor 'her heart was a blazing fire' contributes to understanding the character's motivation.
[2 marks]
6.
Select the best description for the metaphor 'rivers, rushing swiftly and uncontrollably':
[1 mark]
Aa) It describes her feelings of calmness.
Bb) It depicts her thoughts as powerful and unstoppable.
Cc) It shows her physical movement.
Dd) It explains the setting of the story.
7.
Write a short paragraph describing a personal experience using at least one metaphor and one simile.
[10 marks]
8.
Create your own metaphor or simile to describe a place you love. Be sure to explain why you chose this comparison.
[10 marks]
9.
In your opinion, which is more effective in engaging the reader: metaphors or similes? Justify your answer with a brief explanation.
[2 marks]

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1/1/2026
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