MAP 5th Grade Language Usage
A comprehensive course for 5th graders to master grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for the MAP assessment.
Advanced Topics
Figurative Language
Making Words Come Alive
Figurative language makes your writing more fun and interesting by using words in creative ways.
Types of Figurative Language
- Simile: Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as.'
- Metaphor: Saying one thing is another to create a picture in the reader's mind.
- Personification: Giving human qualities to objects or animals.
- Hyperbole: Using exaggeration for effect.
Real-World Application
Figurative language is everywhere—in books, songs, and even commercials! It helps you make your writing more vivid and memorable.
Examples
Her smile was as bright as the sun. (simile)
The wind whispered through the trees. (personification)
In a Nutshell
Figurative language adds color and creativity to your words.