Which detail from paragraph 7 best reveals Benjamin’s attempt to gain the artist’s trust?

He politely states his name and where he lives.

He cranes his head to look again at the metal sheet.

He notices the steep hill behind the yard.

He watches the artist remove her ear protection.

Which situation in the selection is an example of irony?

Benjamin thinks of his neighborhood as quiet only to learn that an artist is noisily constructing art nearby.

Benjamin is able to discern the artist’s noise over all of the other noises he hears.

The artist initially appears hostile to Benjamin but warms to his presence.

The artist is amused by Benjamin and invites him to return the next day.

What establishes this selection as written in the limited omniscient point of view?

The details that reveal Benjamin’s thoughts

The dialogue between Benjamin and the artist

The emphatic response of Benjamin’s mother

The setting where Benjamin and the artist meet

Grade 12 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 12.C.1

Virginia SOL 12.C.1 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 12 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions and evaluate presentations. Below is what 12.C.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 12.C.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 12.C.1 All Grade 12 English standards

What SOL 12.C.1 means

Facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions and evaluate presentations.

Practice Grade 12 English SOL questions

Free Grade 12 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 12.C.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Which detail from paragraph 7 best reveals Benjamin’s attempt to gain the artist’s trust?
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Answer: B — He politely states his name and where he lives.
2. Which situation in the selection is an example of irony?
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Answer: D — Benjamin thinks of his neighborhood as quiet only to learn that an artist is noisily constructing art nearby.
3. What establishes this selection as written in the limited omniscient point of view?
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Answer: C — The details that reveal Benjamin’s thoughts
4. According to paragraph 3, the main difference between Super Stadiums and regular stadiums is that Super Stadiums —
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Answer: A — offer extra services

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Skills you’ll practice for 12.C.1

Facilitate and contribute to sustained collaborative discussions with diverse partners.
Apply strategies to listen actively and speak purposefully and respectfully.
Respond thoughtfully with evidence to diverse perspectives.
Summarize points of agreement and disagreement in discussions.
Select and apply multimodal tools to design and develop presentation content.
Evaluate the content of presentations, including introduction, organization, strengths/weaknesses, and conclusion.

Key concepts covered by 12.C.1

collaborative discussion
diverse partners
sustained discussion
active listening
purposeful speaking
respectful communication
evidence-based response
diverse perspectives
critical thinking
summary
agreement
disagreement
discussion synthesis
multimodal tools
presentation design
content development
presentation evaluation
introduction
organization
strengths
weaknesses
conclusion

How to study and practice SOL 12.C.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 12.C.1 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.

→ Take the free Grade 12 English SOL practice test

12.C.2 — Report orally on topics or texts and present opinions with rhetorical devices.
12.C.3 — Create and deliver multimodal presentations and evaluate media messages.
12.C.4 — Analyze media messages and their impact on beliefs and public opinion.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 12.C.1

What is Virginia SOL 12.C.1?

SOL 12.C.1 is a Grade 12 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions and evaluate presentations.

What skills does SOL 12.C.1 cover?

SOL 12.C.1 is assessed on 6 skills: facilitate and contribute to sustained collaborative discussions with diverse partners; apply strategies to listen actively and speak purposefully and respectfully; respond thoughtfully with evidence to diverse perspectives; summarize points of agreement and disagreement in discussions; select and apply multimodal tools to design and develop presentation content; evaluate the content of presentations, including introduction, organization, strengths/weaknesses, and conclusion.

What strand of Grade 12 English is SOL 12.C.1 in?

SOL 12.C.1 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 12 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 12.C.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 12.C.1 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.