#SAT Reading & Writing: Mastering Words in Context 🚀

Hey there! Ready to become a word detective? This guide will help you ace the SAT Reading & Writing section by mastering how to understand words in context. Let's dive in!

#Word Meaning in Context

#Types of Context Clues

Context clues are like secret hints within the text that help you figure out what a word means. Think of it as being a detective, using clues to crack the code!

• Definitions: The text directly explains the word's meaning.
• Examples: The text gives examples that illustrate the word's meaning.
• Synonyms: The text uses a word with a similar meaning.
• Antonyms: The text uses a word with an opposite meaning, showing what the word isn't.
• Cause-Effect: The text shows how the word relates to an action or result.
• Part of Speech: Knowing if a word is a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb helps narrow down its meaning.
• Word Parts: Prefixes, suffixes, and roots can help you decode a word's meaning.
• Punctuation: Commas, dashes, and parentheses can set off definitions or explanations.

#Strategies for Determining Word Meaning

• Analyze Sentences: Look at the sentences around the unfamiliar word for clues.
• Identify Part of Speech: Is it a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb? This helps narrow down the possibilities.
• Examine Sentence Role: Is the word the subject, object, or modifier? This provides more context.
• Break Down Word Parts: Look for prefixes, roots, and suffixes to deduce the meaning.
• Consider Punctuation: Pay attention to punctuation that might introduce definitions or explanations.
• Evaluate Overall Context: Choose the meaning that best fits the passage as a whole.

#Word Choice and Impact

#Diction and Tone

• Diction: A writer's word choices, which vary b...