Grade 10 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 10.RL.2
Virginia SOL 10.RL.2 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 10 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze craft and style in literary texts. Below is what 10.RL.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 10.RL.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 10.RL.2 means
Analyze craft and style in literary texts.
Skills you’ll practice for 10.RL.2
- 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.
Key concepts covered by 10.RL.2
- poetic structure
- stanza progression
- rhyme
- rhythm
- literary devices
- allusion
- allegory
- paradox
- textual analysis
- word choice
- syntax
- tone
- voice
- author intent
- point of view
- satire
- irony
- sarcasm
- understatement
How to study and practice SOL 10.RL.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 10.RL.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Grade 10 English standards in Reading Literary Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 10.RL.2
What is Virginia SOL 10.RL.2?
SOL 10.RL.2 is a Grade 10 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to analyze craft and style in literary texts.
What skills does SOL 10.RL.2 cover?
SOL 10.RL.2 is assessed on 4 skills: 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.
What strand of Grade 10 English is SOL 10.RL.2 in?
SOL 10.RL.2 belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 10 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 10.RL.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 10.RL.2 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.