Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 6.RL.2

Analyze craft and style in literary texts to understand author's purpose and impact.

What students need to be able to do

  • Describe poetic elements in prose and poetry and their intended impact on the reader.
  • Explain elements of author's style as purposeful choices to develop tone.
  • Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.