Cracking the SAT Literature Subject Test, 15th EditionEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HELP SCORE A PERFECT 800. Equip yourself to ace the SAT Literature Subject Test with The Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide—including 4 full-length practice tests with complete answer explanations; detailed review of key literary terms and genres; and targeted strategies for every question type. This eBook edition has been formatted for on-screen reading with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations. SAT Literature can be a tough nut to crack, but the experts at The Princeton Review have written a guidebook that will enable you to take on the exam and achieve your highest score. Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know for a High Score. • Expert subject reviews for every test topic • Up-to-date information on the SAT Literature Subject Test • Score conversion tables for accurate self-assessment Practice Your Way to Perfection. • 4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations • Practice drills throughout each content review chapter • Sample passages from works of prose, poetry, and drama |
Contents
Approaching the SAT Subject Tests | 9 |
Content Review and Strategies | 15 |
Generallest Strategies | 25 |
Strategies for the SATLiterature Subject Test | 33 |
Literary Terms and Concepts | 43 |
Analyzing Prose | 59 |
Diving into Drama | 95 |
final Thoughts | 109 |
Drill Answers and Explanations | 117 |
Practice Tests | 133 |
Answers and Explanations | 153 |
Practice Test2 Answers and Explanations | 183 |
Practice Test3 Answers and Explanations | 211 |
Practicelest4 223 | 239 |
About the Author | 255 |
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