SAT Reading & Writing: Information and Ideas
In a story, a character consistently helps others, even at personal cost, and is well-regarded by the community. What can you logically infer about this character's values?
An author writes a historical novel set in the 1950s without explicitly mentioning the social norms of the time, but the characters' behaviors reflect those norms. What underlying assumption is the author making about the reader?
A novel depicts a society where technology has replaced human connection, leading to widespread loneliness and despair. Based on this scenario, what multi-step inference can be made about the author's message?
A passage states, 'The protagonist, Alex, was born on July 16, 1998, in London.' What type of information is this?
A text explicitly mentions that a character sighs and avoids eye contact during a conversation. What implicit understanding can be derived from this explicit information?
A passage describes a character named Sarah who donates half of her monthly income to charity. What logical inference can be made?
An author uses vivid imagery of a decaying forest to describe a character's internal turmoil. What is the author's purpose in using this literary device?
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Which of the following describes information that is suggested or implied but not directly stated in a text?
A passage states, 'As the rain fell, the picnic was cancelled.' What relationship is described in this sentence?
A character says, 'It's just a scratch,' while visibly wincing in pain and clutching their arm. What is the implication of this statement?