EOC Reading SOL

Connotation refers to the ______ associated with a word or phrase.

• dictionary definition

• feelings

• spelling

• origin

Allusion in literary terms refers to a brief reference within a literary text to a ______. (Choose all that apply.)

• person

• place

• event

• another work of literature

Tone in literature is the author's _______ toward the subject matter.

• Attitude

• Plot

• Setting

• Characterization

What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in a text?

• To make the text look longer

• To break up text into smaller sections and give an idea of the topic

• To confuse the reader

• To hide important information

Which of the following best describes hyperbole?

• A statement that is smaller or less intense

• A deliberate, often extreme exaggeration

• A figure of speech that pairs two opposing words

• Using language in a non-literal manner.

In the excerpt, the tone is set by the author's use of —

• Metaphor

• Imagery

• Simile

• Alliteration

What type of literary device is used in this statement? Denise swore she would never go back to Salem, but I told her she should never say never. The city might be a very different...

• Paradox

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

Authors use ambiguity to ______.

• simplify the text

• encourage readers to engage more deeply

• make the text more predictable

• reduce complexity

What is the primary purpose of the EOC Reading SOL in English education?

• To assess students' ability to analyze and interpret texts

• To evaluate students' mathematical skills

• To test students' knowledge of historical events

• To measure students' scientific understanding

Which of the following is a key component of reading comprehension assessed in the EOC Reading SOL?

• Identifying the main idea

• Solving algebraic equations

• Understanding chemical reactions

• Recognizing historical dates