Since we're "all in the same boat"...the Common Core that is, why not use this 38 page book to teach your teach the figurative language standards of the Common Core. Authors use figurative language, or "figures of speech...idioms" to make a point when expressing their literary ideas. This book contains 25 common figures of speech and includes a blank page if you would like to add more. The book is perfect for a literary elements lesson around Valentine's Day because figures of speech are con