CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5

Interpret figures of speech (e.g., verbal irony, puns) in context.

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.

Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words.

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.

Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.