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.