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SAT Reading 1.2 Passage Comparison

SAT Reading: Passage Comparison Drill 1, Problem 2


Analyzing arguments Videos 5 videos

SAT Reading 6.5 Passage Comparison
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SAT Reading: Passage Comparison Drill 6, Problem 5

Addressing Counterarguments in a Scientific Text
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It's important to know how to recognize counterarguments to a claim. This SAT Reading video covers just that - how handy.

SAT Reading: Recognizing the Author's Argument in a Scientific Text
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The Sonoran pronghorn has sensitive ears. Wanna know more? Watch this SAT Reading video on noise pollution.

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Analyzing text structure Videos 11 videos

SAT Reading: Suggesting a Reason for Thoreau's Word Choice
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Thoreau wants our lives to be simplified. He claims that we gain less from life when we over-complicate things.

SAT Reading: Why Does Thoreau Use the Phrase "Mechanical Aids" in this Passage?
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Thoreau was all about simplicity; anything that took away from his vision was the enemy. Mechanical aids were one of them. Guess he had to train a...

SAT Reading: Analyzing the Effect of Mentioning the Patriots of 1776 on the Entire Speech
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Obama encourages everyone to participate in their own governance. He cites the Founding Father's interests as the big driver here. And that we shou...

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