a strategy for identifying and describing examples of figurative languages is...

make it sound like human and a 5th grader

Figurative language is like using words to paint a picture in your mind. It's like when someone says "I am so hungry, I could eat a horse." They don't actually mean they want to eat a horse, they're just exaggerating to show how hungry they are. Look for words that aren't meant to be taken literally, but are used to create a vivid image or feeling instead. Figurative language can include similes, metaphors, personification, and more. Just think about what the words really mean and how they make you feel.