The purpose of the figurative language in paragraph 8 is to foreshadow —

Mrs. Watson’s first reaction to Keisha

Mrs. Watson’s response to Keisha’s essay

Keisha’s feelings toward Mrs. Watson

Keisha’s attitude about volunteering

Which event is part of the resolution of the story?

Mrs. Watson agrees that Keisha should return the following Thursday.

Mrs. Ellis tells Keisha to visit Mrs. Watson in her room.

Keisha reads her English essay about Rosa Parks to Mrs. Watson.

Mrs. Watson tells Keisha she would rather be alone.

Grade 8 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 8.C

Virginia SOL 8.C is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 8 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills to process, understand, and interpret content. Below is what 8.C covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 8.C for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 8.C All Grade 8 English standards

What SOL 8.C means

Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills to process, understand, and interpret content.

Practice Grade 8 English SOL questions

Free Grade 8 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 8.C and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. The purpose of the figurative language in paragraph 8 is to foreshadow —
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Answer: J — Mrs. Watson’s first reaction to Keisha
2. Read this sentence from paragraph 9. “Keisha started to stumble over her words as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her with an almost belligerent gaze.” What is the meaning of the word belligerent?
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Answer: B — hostile or argumentative
3. In paragraphs 8 and 9, the author’s tone can best be described as —
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Answer: C — tense
4. Which event is part of the resolution of the story?
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Answer: A — Mrs. Watson agrees that Keisha should return the following Thursday.

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How to study and practice SOL 8.C

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 8.C 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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8.C.1 — Facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions, practicing active listening and respectful communication.
8.C.2 — Deliver effective oral presentations, both collaborative and individual.
8.C.3 — Plan and present multimodal presentations and craft media messages.
8.C.4 — Examine how media influences beliefs and behaviors, analyze information presentation in diverse media, and evaluate sources for motives and content.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 8.C

What is Virginia SOL 8.C?

SOL 8.C is a Grade 8 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills to process, understand, and interpret content.

What strand of Grade 8 English is SOL 8.C in?

SOL 8.C belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 8 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 8.C?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 8.C is already solid, then work the 0 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.