ABSTRACT
Common Core Language Standard 5.5 addresses the study of figurative language. As part of a statement that declares students should “Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings,” this standard calls for students to “Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context” (Common Core Standards, 2010). Figurative language can be thought of as language that is not meant to be taken literally and is used to make writing more descriptive and add extra emphasis to a statement. To illustrate this, let’s look at a statement with and without figurative language.
