Understanding the SAT Essay

You should plan and organize your essay before starting

• True

• False

Which transition signals contrast?

• furthermore

• for instance

• as a result

• however

Which type of paragraph contains cited evidence?

• Body

• Beginning

• Conclusion

• Resolution

When citing evidence you must _______________

• Credit or name the source

• Summarize ideas

• Copy exact words

• Retell in your own words

After citing evidence you must _________

• review, revise

• quote, paraphrase

• explain, elaborate

• introduce, summarize

Which is the paragraph where key ideas or claims are developed and explained?

• Introduction

• Body paragraph

• Key paragraph

• Conclusion

What is the primary purpose of the SAT Essay?

• To test mathematical skills

• To assess reading comprehension

• To evaluate writing and analytical skills

• To measure scientific knowledge

Which of the following is a key component of a strong SAT Essay?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Including personal anecdotes

• Analyzing the author's argument

• Writing in first person

In the context of the SAT Essay, what does 'coherence' refer to?

• The use of varied sentence structures

• The logical flow and connection of ideas

• The inclusion of personal opinions

• The length of the essay

Which of the following best describes the tone of a well-written SAT Essay?

• Informal and conversational

• Persuasive and analytical

• Humorous and entertaining

• Emotional and subjective