Standard(s):
[ELA2015] (9) 3 : 3 ) Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. [RL.9-10.3]
[ELA2015] (9) 40 : 40 ) Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [L.9-10.5]
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. [L.9-10.5a]
b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. [L.9-10.5b]