How is figurative language used in the first stanza of the poem?

To emphasize the effects of the speaker’s reaction

To show that the speaker’s experience was agonizing

To re-create sounds from the speaker’s past experiences

To exaggerate the speaker’s feelings of impatience

Lines 13–14 of the poem convey that the speaker’s anger is —

a normal reaction to the situation

Lines 29–32 reveal that the speaker —

accepts responsibility for what she has done wrong

fails to understand her actions

is unable to forgive her friend for her betrayal

Grade 7 English · Reading Informational Text

Virginia SOL 7.RI.3

Virginia SOL 7.RI.3 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 7 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze ideas within and between selections and compare how authors shape presentations of key information. Below is what 7.RI.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.RI.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 7.RI.3 All Grade 7 English standards

What SOL 7.RI.3 means

Analyze ideas within and between selections and compare how authors shape presentations of key information.

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.RI.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Which word is a synonym for enhance as used in the story?
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Answer: C — intensify
2. How is figurative language used in the first stanza of the poem?
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Answer: H — To emphasize the effects of the speaker’s reaction
3. Lines 13–14 of the poem convey that the speaker’s anger is —
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Answer: A — difficult to control
4. Lines 29–32 reveal that the speaker —
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Answer: G — accepts responsibility for what she has done wrong

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Skills you’ll practice for 7.RI.3

Analyze how specific sentences, paragraphs, or sections contribute to the development and meaning of ideas.
Compare and contrast how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations or viewpoints.

Key concepts covered by 7.RI.3

text analysis
sentence structure
paragraph development
idea development
author comparison
topic analysis
viewpoint
text structure

How to study and practice SOL 7.RI.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.RI.3 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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7.RI.1 — Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from informational texts.
7.RI.2 — Analyze how authors use text features, word choice, and organizational patterns to enhance comprehension.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.RI.3

What is Virginia SOL 7.RI.3?

SOL 7.RI.3 is a Grade 7 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to analyze ideas within and between selections and compare how authors shape presentations of key information.

What skills does SOL 7.RI.3 cover?

SOL 7.RI.3 is assessed on 2 skills: analyze how specific sentences, paragraphs, or sections contribute to the development and meaning of ideas; compare and contrast how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations or viewpoints.

What strand of Grade 7 English is SOL 7.RI.3 in?

SOL 7.RI.3 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 7 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 7.RI.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.RI.3 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.