What elements should you examine while close reading the SAT Essay?

evidence to prove your claim, reasoning to develop ideas, structure, diction, and syntax, stylistic and/or persuasive elements

Why is it important to perform a close read and annotate the SAT article?

to demonstrate you have a thorough understanding of the text

You should do all of the following for your SAT Essay, EXCEPT

refer to the author by first name only

All of the following are "dos" for the SAT, EXCEPT:

use quotes to emphasize construction, not content

Which of the following is NOT true about the SAT Essay?

give your opinion on the topic, but in a respectful way

The SAT Essay requires:

use of the traditional structure

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1
What elements should you examine while close reading the SAT Essay?
evidence to prove your claim
reasoning to develop ideas
structure, diction, and syntax
stylistic and/or persuasive elements
2
Why is it important to perform a close read and annotate the SAT article?
because of time constraints, a close read is not an option
so SAT graders will see you actually read the whole article
can just skim; it's not necessary to read the whole thing
to demonstrate you have a thorough understanding of the text
3
All of the following are strong verbs, EXCEPT:
supports
states
suggests
dismisses
4
For the SAT there are generally two formats to use for the body paragraphs:
chronological, free-flowing
exploratory, free-flowing
thematic, chronological
thematic, exploratory
5
The SAT prompt will ask you to analyze the author's argument-- never ________ it!
agree with
go against
summarize
examine it fully
6
You should do all of the following for your SAT Essay, EXCEPT
use rhetorical devices to support claim
refer to the author by first name only
restate the name of the article
introduce the author with first and last name
7
All of these are tools of persuasive language, EXCEPT
ethos
logos
pathos
rolos
8
All of the following are "dos" for the SAT, EXCEPT:
use quotes to emphasize content, not construction
use rhetorical appeals
use strong verbs
use quotes to emphasize construction, not content
9
Which of the following is NOT true about the SAT Essay?
give your opinion on the topic, but in a respectful way
initially introduce author with first and last name
use rhetorical devices to support your claim
use the traditional essay style with intro, body, conclusion
10
The SAT Essay requires:
students to decide if they include an introduction
use of a free-flowing essay
use of the traditional structure
the essay to be printed; no cursive!
11
All of the following are "don'ts" for the SAT Essay, EXCEPT:
use strong verbs
rely on weak verbs
simply state the author uses ethos, pathos, or logos
refer to author by first name only
12
All of the following are weak verbs, EXCEPT:
relates
says
tells
implies

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