Which sentence from this selection would be most difficult to verify as a fact?

However, inventive architects have always welcomed the opportunity to face such challenges throughout history.

In places with harsh winters, late-season football games can become rather chilly for players and fans alike.

The stadium in Phoenix where the Arizona Cardinals football team plays can be open to the elements on comfortable days or closed to the blazing Arizona sun when the need arises.

Futuristic Super Stadiums dedicated to soccer and rugby are opening in Lyon, France, and Dublin, Ireland.

Based on the selection, the reader may best infer that new building materials —

reflect a desire to conserve energy

require considerable patience to install

are sturdy enough to use on any building project

are responsible for yielding more attractive buildings

Grade 12 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 12.C.2

Virginia SOL 12.C.2 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 12 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students report orally on topics or texts and present opinions with rhetorical devices. Below is what 12.C.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 12.C.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 12.C.2 All Grade 12 English standards

What SOL 12.C.2 means

Report orally on topics or texts and present opinions with rhetorical devices.

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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. In paragraph 6, which word best describes the author’s attitude about Super Stadium projects?
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Answer: D — Cautionary
2. According to paragraph 7, in the future, sports fans will —
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Answer: D — pay higher ticket prices
3. Which sentence from this selection would be most difficult to verify as a fact?
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Answer: B — However, inventive architects have always welcomed the opportunity to face such challenges throughout history.
4. Based on the selection, the reader may best infer that new building materials —
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Answer: A — reflect a desire to conserve energy

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Skills you’ll practice for 12.C.2

Report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion.
Select modes and purposes for presentations and synthesize multiple streams of information.
Choose appropriate vocabulary, language, and tone for selected topic, purpose, context, and audience.
Incorporate rhetorical devices to enhance purpose and clarity of ideas.
Anticipate and address alternative or opposing perspectives and counterclaims.
Monitor audience engagement and adjust delivery accordingly.
Memorize and recite an excerpt or monologue from a dramatic work, conveying intended tone and mood.

Key concepts covered by 12.C.2

oral presentation
topic reporting
opinion presentation
presentation modes
purpose
information synthesis
vocabulary selection
language adaptation
tone
audience adaptation
rhetorical devices
clarity
idea presentation
counterclaims
opposing perspectives
argumentation
audience engagement
delivery adjustment
presentation effectiveness
dramatic recitation
mood
character portrayal

How to study and practice SOL 12.C.2

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

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12.C.1 — Facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions and evaluate presentations.
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.2

What is Virginia SOL 12.C.2?

SOL 12.C.2 is a Grade 12 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to report orally on topics or texts and present opinions with rhetorical devices.

What skills does SOL 12.C.2 cover?

SOL 12.C.2 is assessed on 7 skills: report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion; select modes and purposes for presentations and synthesize multiple streams of information; choose appropriate vocabulary, language, and tone for selected topic, purpose, context, and audience; incorporate rhetorical devices to enhance purpose and clarity of ideas; anticipate and address alternative or opposing perspectives and counterclaims; monitor audience engagement and adjust delivery accordingly; memorize and recite an excerpt or monologue from a dramatic work, conveying intended tone and mood.

What strand of Grade 12 English is SOL 12.C.2 in?

SOL 12.C.2 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.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 12.C.2 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.