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CCSS ELA: RL.6.4

RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

L.6.5.A

L.6.5.A Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.

Related Lessons

Cite Textual Evidence to Support Inferences
Determine a Theme Through Details in the Text
Determine the Figurative Meaning of Words and Phrases
Explain How the Author Develops Point of View
Define how Tone is Conveyed in Poetry
Interpret Personification
Identify and Describe Forms of Fiction
Identify & Interpret Personification

Related Concepts

Identify Types of Simple Sentences
Capitalize Geographical Names and Historical Periods
Expand Simple Sentences
Identify Complex Sentences
Distinguish Literal and Non-Literal Meanings
Use Reflexive Pronouns
Ensure Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement - Subjective Pronouns
Determine the Meaning of Multiple-Meaning Words
Pronouns (Me, Him, Her, It, Us, You, Them)
Explain the Meaning of Similes & Metaphors
Recognize and Explain the Meaning of Idioms
Use Idioms to Determine the Meaning of Phrases
Identify Hyperbole & Personification
Punctuate Compound Sentences Correctly
Analyze Informational Text
Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words Using Context Clues
Edit Text for Run-On Sentences
Order Adjectives Within Sentences
Use Modal Verbs
Distinguish Literal from Non-Literal Language
Determine the Meaning of Homophones
Use Relative Pronouns and Adverbs
Figurative Language Poster
Identify Homographs
Evaluate Author's Use of Descriptive Language
Explain the Use of Figurative Language
Interpret Fractions as Divisions
Correct Shift Errors in Verb Tense
Recognize & Explain the Meaning of Idioms
Explain the Meaning of Similes & Metaphors