SAT
What is the lowest passing score
400
What is the passing score
18
How many paragraphs are required for the writing FSA?
5 paragraphs
What is rhetoric?
When people use language effectively so as to persuade/influence their audience.
This part of the SAT is divided into three sections and has two categories: Sentence Completion and Reading Comprehension.
SAT Critical Reading
I enjoyed the slow climb up the mountain almost like they're the fast turns on the way down. Which is the best change for "like they're"? A) No Change B) as much as C) equally to D) as
B
What is not permitted in the Testing room in testing day?
cell phones, iPod, mp3s, handheld video games, and listing devices.
what is Pathos?
appeal to Emotions
This usually stands between 4'11 and 6'2, loves cookies and other assorted snacks and prizes, and is a senior in high school.
Yourself
When an announcement of five minutes remaining occurs, you should
Bubble in the answers that you have left and then go back and check all of the answers that you can.
What should you be doing throughout the test?
looking for key words, taking notes, reading directions, questions, passages and answer choices carefully
What is Logos
Logic
Includes sentence rewording, revision, and focuses on proper grammar.
SAT Writing
On the ACT, you should answer the more difficult questions first, then go back and answer the easy questions. True or False
False
Which is not an example of a theme? a. Family is very important. b. It is important to be a good friend. c. Red Riding Hood shouldn't talk to strangers d. Don't trust someone just because they complement you?
c. Red Riding Hood shouldn't talk to strangers
What is paradox
Words that contradict themselves but express a deeper meaning
How much time do you have per question on the SAT
1 minute and 10 seconds
How much time do you have per question on the act?
52 seconds
Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site. What would be synonym for dignity? a. balance b. pride c. fear d. anger
B. Pride
What is Epistrophe
Repeating words/set of words at the end of a sentence.