LAC 28:XI.9360. Language

A. Use hyphenation conventions. B. Spell correctly. C. Create and edit permanent products to conform to guidelines in a style manual. D. Vary syntax within writing for effect. E. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. F. Consult print or digital reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to find the synonym for a word. G. Consult print or digital reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to find the precise meaning of a word. H. Consult print or digital reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to find the part of speech for a word. I. Verify the prediction of the meaning of a new word or phrase (e.g., by checking a dictionary). J. Identify hyperbole in a text. K. Interpret how literary devices advance the plot or affect the tone or pacing of a text. L. Interpret figures of speech in context. M. Explain differences or changes in the meaning of words with similar denotations. N. Use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases accurately. O. Use newly acquired domain-specific words and phrases accurately.