Determine the Meaning of Multiple-Meaning Words

PI.B.I.8.EXP (I.8 Analyze language choices) Distinguish how different words with similar meanings (e.g., describing a character as happy versus ecstatic) produce shades of meaning and different effects on the audience.

K.S2.PE/E-1 Answer questions to help determine the meaning of some frequently occurring words and phrases in simple oral presentations and read-alouds about familiar topics, experiences, or events.

1.S2.B-1 Determine the meaning of general academic, and content-specific words and phrases, and some common expressions.