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L.9-10.5 (English Language Arts)


Standard Identifier: L.9-10.5
Content Area: English Language Arts
Grade Range: 9–10
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Language
Cluster: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Standard:
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

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