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Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 12.RL.3

Compare and contrast literary texts, analyzing themes and historical/social contexts.

Study 12.RL.3 with SOL PrepBack to Grade 12 English

What students need to be able to do

  • Compare and contrast traditional and contemporary texts drawing on similar themes or character types.
  • Compare and contrast the development of a universal theme across two or more literary works.
  • Analyze how authors' attitudes, viewpoints, and beliefs reflect historical, social, or cultural contexts.