From nursery rhymes and song lyrics to formal speeches and historical documents, figurative language is woven through different forms and genres. Crafted to support the Common Core State Standards, this inventive new series encourages close reading and analysis and promotes creative and critical thinking as readers explore different figurative language forms. Thoughtfully constructed text, diverse examples, and supportive images help readers discover how figurative language shapes meaning and tone. Discussion prompts and questions encourage readers to think critically about how figurative language is used. Engaging writing prompts inspire readers to incorporate these literary techniques into their own writing.