Academic Standard
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings in grades 9-10 reading and content; interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in a text; analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.
Initiative:
Tennessee State Standards
Framework:
English/Language Arts
Type:
Standard
Code:
TSS.ELA.9-10.L.VAU.5
Grade range:
9 to 10
Groupings:
Cornerstone = Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Cornerstone = Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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