MAP 5th Grade Language Usage

A comprehensive course for 5th graders to master grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for the MAP assessment.

Parts of SpeechSentence StructureVocabulary Building
Punctuation and MechanicsFigurative LanguageWriting Organization and Coherence
Editing and RevisingApplying Grammar in Everyday LifeReading for Understanding
MAP Test-Taking TipsTime Management During AssessmentsUsing Scratch Paper Effectively
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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.

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Writing Organization and Coherence