Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 11.RL.2
Interpret and analyze craft and style in literary texts.
What students need to be able to do
- Interpret and analyze how sound and imagery in poetry support subject, mood, form, and theme.
- Evaluate how authors use word choice, syntax, tone, and voice to convey intent and viewpoint.
- Critique how authors use literary devices to contribute to meaning.
- Analyze the use of satire, sarcasm, irony, and understatement to differentiate between stated and implied meanings.