ARM 10.54.3213. BENCHMARK FOR LITERATURE CONTENT STANDARD 1 UPON GRADUATION

(1) The benchmark for literature content standard 1 for a student upon graduation is the ability to: (a) propose and pursue questions and answers to the complex elements of literary works (e.g., historical and cultural influence, style, figures of speech) ; (b) develop and define with textual support interpretations of complex literary works; (c) analyze the major elements significant to the interpretation process (e.g., point of view, tone, dramatic action) ; (d) recognize, compare, contrast, make connections, and analyze approaches to literary elements in various works; (e) compare and contrast individual and group responses/reactions with author's purpose/intent; and (f) demonstrate oral, written, and/or artistic responses to ideas and feelings generated in literary works.