Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

This one’s all about the intricacies of wordplay. Because the standards for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade all pretty much say the same thing, check out our eighth-grade description to see what's expected or sixth grade (as well as seventh).

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Standard Components

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5.A
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5.B
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5.C