ARM 10.54.3221. BENCHMARK FOR LITERATURE CONTENT STANDARD 2 FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) The benchmark for literature content standard 2 for a student at the end of grade 4 is the ability to: (a) identify literary devices (e.g., figurative language, exaggeration) ; (b) demonstrate an understanding of literary elements (e.g., plot, character, setting, problem solving) ; (c) increase vocabulary through the use of context clues and reference sources (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, glossary) to understand literary works; and (d) identify how literary devices, forms, and language contribute to the meaning of literary works.