(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.