Question 1

What is the primary purpose of identifying the tone in an SAT Reading passage?

Accepted Answer

To understand the author's attitude towards the subject

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To evaluate the logical structure of the passage

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To find supporting details

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To identify the main idea of the passage

Question 2

Which of the following words best describes a tone that is highly critical and negative?

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Scathing

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Neutral

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Sympathetic

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Jubilant

Question 3

How can a reader distinguish between an objective and subjective tone in a passage?

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By analyzing the use of factual versus opinion-based language

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By looking at the length of the sentences

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By identifying the author's profession

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By counting the number of adjectives used

Question 4

What is a key indicator of a sarcastic tone in a passage?

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The use of irony and mock praise

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Detailed statistical analysis

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Consistent use of first-person narrative

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Frequent use of complex vocabulary

Question 5

When analyzing the style of a passage, what should a reader focus on?

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The author's choice of words and sentence structure

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The length of the passage

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The historical context of the passage

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The author's biography

Question 6

Which of the following best exemplifies a formal writing style?

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The research paper was thorough and meticulously detailed.

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I guess the results were okay.

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That book was kind of interesting and cool.

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The author did a good job, I think.

Question 7

What is the main technique to identify an author’s persuasive intent in a passage?

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Look for strong arguments and convincing evidence

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Identify the genre of the passage

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Check for the presence of rhetorical questions

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Count the number of paragraphs

Question 8

How does the use of rhetorical questions affect the tone of a passage?

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It can create a tone of engagement or challenge

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It has no significant impact on the tone

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It simplifies the author's argument

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It makes the tone more neutral

Question 9

What is a characteristic of a passage written in a conversational style?

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Informal language and direct address to the reader

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Extensive use of technical jargon

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Strict adherence to formal grammar rules

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Absence of any personal pronouns

Question 10

How can understanding the technique used in a passage help in answering SAT Reading questions?

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It provides insight into the author's approach and enhances comprehension

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It helps in memorizing the content of the passage

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It guarantees finding the correct answer immediately

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It makes the passage shorter and easier to read

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