Sat Reading Comprehension
10 essential SAT reading comprehension strategies
What You'll Learn
Excel at SAT reading with 10 flashcards covering main idea, tone, inference, author's purpose, evidence-based questions, and paired passage strategies. Essential for college entrance exam success.
Key Topics
- Main idea and tone identification techniques
- Inference and evidence-based question strategies
- Author's purpose and rhetorical device analysis
- Paired passage comparison and bias detection skills
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Start with a quick skim of the questions, then launch study mode to flip cards until you can answer each prompt without hesitation. Revisit tricky cards using shuffle or reverse order, and schedule a follow-up review within 48 hours to reinforce retention.
Preview: Sat Reading Comprehension
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What is the main idea of a passage?
Answer
The central point or argument the author is trying to convey.
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How do you identify tone?
Answer
Look at word choice and phrasing to determine the author's attitude.
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What is a supporting detail?
Answer
Evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.
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Define 'inference' in reading.
Answer
A logical conclusion based on evidence in the text, not directly stated.
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What is a rhetorical question?
Answer
A question asked for effect, not meant to be answered.
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What is author's purpose?
Answer
The reason the author wrote the text – to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.
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What does 'best evidence' mean?
Answer
The line or section that most clearly supports your answer.
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How do you spot bias in a passage?
Answer
Check for emotionally charged language or one-sided arguments.
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What's a good strategy for paired passages?
Answer
Compare viewpoints, identify agreements/disagreements, and track tone.
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What is figurative language?
Answer
Language that uses figures of speech (like metaphors or similes) to be more effective or persuasive.