MAP 6th Grade Reading
A comprehensive course designed to build and assess reading comprehension, analysis, and interpretation skills for 6th graders, preparing them for the MAP Reading test and real-world literacy.
Advanced Topics
Interpreting Figurative Language
What is Figurative Language?
Figurative language uses words in creative ways to create pictures in your mind or compare things in a fun way. Common types include similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.
Why Authors Use It
- To make writing more interesting and vivid.
- To express ideas in unique ways.
How to Understand It
- Look for words like "like" or "as" for similes.
- Notice comparisons that aren’t meant to be taken literally.
- Ask yourself: What is the author trying to show or make me feel?
Real-World Use
We use figurative language in songs, poetry, and even everyday conversation!
Examples
‘She was as busy as a bee’ is a simile comparing someone’s activity to a bee.
‘The wind whispered through the trees’ is personification, giving the wind human qualities.
In a Nutshell
Figure out what authors really mean when they use creative language.