Branch is related to Wood. Wood is related to Carry. Carry is a synonym of Pack. 
Killing requires Victim. Victim is related to Hostage. Hostage is a type of Prisoner. 
Branch <--RelatedTo--> Wood <--RelatedTo--> Carry <--Synonym--> Pack 
Killing --HasPrerequisite--> Victim <--RelatedTo--> Hostage --IsA--> Prisoner 