MAP 8th Grade Reading

A comprehensive course designed to prepare 8th graders for the MAP Reading assessment by building advanced reading comprehension, analysis, and real-world literacy skills.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking InferencesInterpreting Literary Devices
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and PerspectiveEvaluating Arguments and EvidenceComparing and Contrasting Texts
Reading for InformationApplying Context CluesSynthesizing Information
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management for Reading Tests
Understanding Main I...Making InferencesInterpreting Literar...Analyzing Author’s P...Evaluating Arguments...Comparing and Contra...Reading for Informat...Applying Context Clu...Synthesizing Informa...Active Reading Techn...Time Management for ...
Basic Concepts

Interpreting Literary Devices

What Are Literary Devices?

Literary devices are special tools authors use to make their writing more interesting, engaging, and meaningful.

Common Literary Devices

  • Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as" ("She was as fast as a cheetah.")
  • Metaphor: Saying one thing is another ("Time is a thief.")
  • Personification: Giving human qualities to things ("The wind whispered.")

Why Do Authors Use Them?

Literary devices add color to stories, help readers feel emotions, and paint vivid mental pictures.

Real-World Connections

Recognizing literary devices can help you be a better writer and make reading more fun—plus, you’ll notice them in songs, movies, and ads!

Examples

  • The phrase 'The leaves danced in the breeze' uses personification.

  • 'He is a rock in tough times' is a metaphor for being dependable.

In a Nutshell

Literary devices make writing come alive by adding meaning and emotion.

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Analyzing Author’s Purpose and Perspective