1.

Identify figures of speech that show emphasis (hyperbole and litotes)

2. Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of idea development:
cause-effect

3. Identify the distinguishing features of notable East Asian poems, folktales, and short stories

4. Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and information maps found in
expository texts

5. Organize information in tables, graphs, and maps

6. Use a variety of techniques to formulate a conclusion

7. Discriminate between literal and figurative language