In this exercise, students critically analyze language by assisting Detective Doug in deciphering witness testimonies. The activity focuses on identifying figurative language, specifically metaphors, idioms, and personification. Students underline instances of figurative language, labeling them according to their type, and use context clues to interpret their meanings, which they circle. This task enhances students' comprehension and analytical skills by encouraging them to recognize and understand how language can convey nuanced meanings beyond the literal, with an example provided to guide the process.