Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Outcomes
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11-12.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11-12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.Examples
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11-12.L.4.a
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.Examples
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11-12.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.Examples
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11-12.L.5.a
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.Examples