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Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 12.RL.2

Evaluate craft and style in literary texts, including figurative language and diction.

Study 12.RL.2 with SOL PrepBack to Grade 12 English

What students need to be able to do

  • Evaluate how figurative language in poetry and prose contributes to understanding subject, form, mood, and theme.
  • Interpret and analyze how authors use diction to create intended effects on tone and mood.
  • Evaluate the use of satire, sarcasm, irony, and understatement to differentiate between stated and implied meanings.