Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 10.RL.2

Analyze craft and style in literary texts.

What students need to be able to do

  • Explain the overall structure of a poem and how successive parts build on earlier sections.
  • Analyze how authors use literary devices and figurative language to impact meaning.
  • Analyze how authors use word choices, syntax, tone, and voice to convey intent and viewpoint.
  • Analyze point of view and distinguish between stated and implied meanings.