Virginia SOL 7.C.4

What SOL 7.C.4 means

Analyze media messages and their techniques.

Practice Grade 7 English SOL questions

Free Grade 7 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 7.C.4 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. 1. The name “the osprey garden” in paragraph 4 gives the reader the impression of —

   Afields of flowers eaten by ospreysBcolorful ospreys that look like flowersCfields filled with flowers and ospreysDospreys living together as thickly as flowers
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   Answer: D — ospreys living together as thickly as flowers

2. 2. Which sentence from the article contains a comparison?

   FUsually, ospreys hit the water feet first, plunging completely underwater to catch their food.GLike other birds, ospreys like to build their nests where people are unlikely to approach them.HWhen the eggs crack open, the chicks, which weigh only about two ounces, crawl out.JIn less than two months, these tiny birds will have grown enough to take their first flight.
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   Answer: G — Like other birds, ospreys like to build their nests where people are unlikely to approach them.

3. 3. Which detail about ospreys should be included in a summary of the article?

   AThe osprey has a wingspan of up to six feet across, and it has a distinctive mix of brown and white feathers.BThe diet of the osprey consists mainly of fish, so it builds its nest in areas near large bodies of water.CThe average life span of an osprey in the wild is around 18 years, but the oldest bird of this type lived to be 25 years old.DThe osprey typically migrates from Alaska to the Caribbean for the winter, so it has a long journey each fall and spring.
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   Answer: B — The diet of the osprey consists mainly of fish, so it builds its nest in areas near large bodies of water.

4. 4. Paragraph 19 contributes to the theme of the story by showing that —

   Aovercoming fears can bring powerBhonoring the beauty of simple objects is importantCexperiencing different cultures can lead to personal growthDcelebrating traditions brings families together
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   Answer: C — experiencing different cultures can lead to personal growth

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Skills you’ll practice for 7.C.4

• Explain persuasive/informative techniques used in media to sway the audience.
• Analyze media messages for facts, opinions, persuasive messages, word choice, and viewpoint.
• Compare and contrast the effectiveness of techniques in auditory, visual, and written media messages.

Key concepts covered by 7.C.4

• persuasive techniques
• informative techniques
• media analysis
• facts
• opinions
• word choice
• viewpoint
• media comparison
• auditory media
• visual media
• written media

How to study and practice SOL 7.C.4

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.C.4 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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Related Grade 7 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies

• 7.C.1 — Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills.
• 7.C.2 — Develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.
• 7.C.3 — Integrate multimodal literacies to enhance communication.

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