Why Writers Use Figurative Language

Describe the effect on an audience in different modes, and pick one to use.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 25

Writers choose figurative language on purpose. It helps you feel something. The snow tucked the town in for the night makes the town feel cozy.
Change the words, and the feeling changes. The snow buried the town feels scary.
It depends on the audience and purpose. A science report needs exact facts. A campfire story needs a shiver.
When you write, ask what you want readers to feel. Then pick your words to get them there.

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

5.T.SS.2.a — Describe the impact of the use of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperboles, and personification in response to audience and purpose, in various modes and genres. (I)
5.T.SS.2.b — Use figurative language for intentional effects when expressing ideas or conveying information. (C)
5.P.AC.1.b — Identify, apply, and analyze important, interesting, or effective uses of language, explaining or evaluating how specific word choices affect the target audience and support the text’s purpose. (I/C)