110.36.c.2.B

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

Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).

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.

Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.