Look for time elements

·        Now looking back on the past

·        Before vs Now

·        Change over time

Is the passage feelings based or rationality based? What is the author’s lens?

Are effects described auditory, visual, or related to feeling?

Thoughts versus action? What is the author’s focus?

Is the passage based on reality or only taking place in the author’s head?

When you are between two answers, think is one answer more detailed? If the details are correct, choose the more specific answer

Does one answer pick up on a main point in the passage? If so, pick that answer

Always notice when there is a question in the passage! The SAT loves to ask questions on their questions!

Common themes: Context, technology, rights, minorities