Grade 9 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 9.RL.2
Virginia SOL 9.RL.2 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 9 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze craft and style in literary texts, including poetic devices and authorial choices. Below is what 9.RL.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 9.RL.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 9.RL.2 means
Analyze craft and style in literary texts, including poetic devices and authorial choices.
Skills you’ll practice for 9.RL.2
- Analyze the use of rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, and other literary devices in poetry.
- Understand how literary devices convey messages and elicit reader emotions.
- Explain how an author's specific word choices shape the meaning of the text.
- Explain how an author's syntax shapes the meaning of the text.
- Explain how an author's tone shapes the meaning of the text.
- Explain how an author's voice shapes the meaning of the text.
- Explain the point of view and distinguish between what is implied or intended.
- Understand the use of hyperbole, irony, sarcasm, and understatement.
Key concepts covered by 9.RL.2
- poetic devices
- rhyme
- rhythm
- imagery
- literary devices
- message conveyance
- reader response
- emotional impact
- word choice
- authorial style
- textual meaning
- syntax
- sentence structure
- tone
- authorial voice
- voice
- point of view
- implied meaning
- intended meaning
- figurative language
- hyperbole
- irony
- sarcasm
- understatement
How to study and practice SOL 9.RL.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 9.RL.2 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.
Related Grade 9 English standards in Reading Literary Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 9.RL.2
What is Virginia SOL 9.RL.2?
SOL 9.RL.2 is a Grade 9 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to analyze craft and style in literary texts, including poetic devices and authorial choices.
What skills does SOL 9.RL.2 cover?
SOL 9.RL.2 is assessed on 8 skills: analyze the use of rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, and other literary devices in poetry; understand how literary devices convey messages and elicit reader emotions; explain how an author's specific word choices shape the meaning of the text; explain how an author's syntax shapes the meaning of the text; explain how an author's tone shapes the meaning of the text; explain how an author's voice shapes the meaning of the text; explain the point of view and distinguish between what is implied or intended; understand the use of hyperbole, irony, sarcasm, and understatement.
What strand of Grade 9 English is SOL 9.RL.2 in?
SOL 9.RL.2 belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 9 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 9.RL.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 9.RL.2 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.