Virginia Reading SOL EOC

What does it mean to "chunk a text"?

• throw the test away

• draw pictures on the test

• highlight everything

• break it into smaller pieces

How do you prove the answer choice you chose is the correct one?

• Find text evidence

• I just know

• Use enie menie minie mo

• Who cares

What do the narrators of both selections have in common?

• They both show signs of being physically exhausted.

• They both exhibit some reluctance to proceed on a journey.

• They both experience deep feelings of regret.

• They both test the limits of their endurance.

Which of the following best describes the main theme of the passage?

• A) The importance of friendship

• B) The struggle for power

• C) The journey to self-discovery

• D) The impact of technology

What is the author's primary purpose in writing this passage?

• A) To entertain with a humorous story

• B) To inform about a historical event

• C) To persuade the reader to take action

• D) To describe a personal experience

Which literary device is most prominently used in the passage?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

What can be inferred about the protagonist's character from the passage?

• A) They are indecisive

• B) They are courageous

• C) They are selfish

• D) They are naive

How does the setting influence the mood of the story?

• A) It creates a sense of mystery

• B) It adds to the tension

• C) It provides a peaceful backdrop

• D) It highlights the protagonist's isolation

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the protagonist is determined?

• A) 'She hesitated at the door, unsure of what lay ahead.'

• B) 'With a deep breath, she stepped forward, ready to face the challenge.'

• C) 'The path was long and winding, but she felt no fear.'

• D) 'He watched as the sun set, contemplating his next move.'

What is the effect of the author's use of first-person narration?

• A) It creates a sense of distance

• B) It allows for a deeper emotional connection

• C) It limits the perspective to one character

• D) It provides an objective viewpoint