I am trying to write a script where after choosing an option from the main menu the information from the option is displayed for 5 seconds and then the person is automatically returned to the main menu. I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!
What have you tried?
echo "$option"
sleep 5
clear
haha i was trying to do a lot more technical stuff to make it work. I didn't realize clearing it would return me to the menu. thank you so much 
Whether it lets you return to the menu or not depends entirely on whatever you've tried.
Which you still haven't said.
Have a look at this menu example from another thread:
http://www.unix.com/shell-programming-scripting/176297-menu-using-shell-script-post302596132.html\#post302596132