<p>ok scarlet thanks a lot... really appreciate it...</p>
<p>yeah. no problem. :)</p>
<p>Epitome?</p>
<p>Do you perhaps mean epiphany? You never know when one of those words will show up on a standardized test!</p>
<p>oops. yea</p>
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<p>I'd say (some generic stuff)...</p>
<p>+do have a clear thesis
+do have a clear intro sentence per paragraph
+don't feel limited when using examples... I know a girl that gets near perfect scores with examples from disney cartoons etc.
+do have variety in syntax/ diction (that said, don't use words that you don't fully understand "to seem educated")
+don't feel like you have to adopt a "new tone" for your writing b/c it's the SAT essay--as long as your argument is clear, you should be fine.
+"statistically speaking" longer essays DO tend to score higher (whatever)
+if you can be creative with your essay while presenting a solid argument--by all means--do it (It's worked well for me :p.)
+don't fret & don't lose your voice & take a stand on the topic.</p>
<p>pianote goof stuff....
but long examples.... thats contradictory.... i mean sum pple tell me short is sweet.. others like u say longer is better.. also wud 2 long examples b better or 3-4 short examples b better...?
thanks a lot ppl..</p>
<p>ohh... nope I didn't mean that longer examples were better--just don't feel limited in the type of examples that you use. as far as length, it really depends. if you have 2 examples that would work perfectly and you can support it well then by all means use them--same with shorter examples.
the main thing is to present a solid argument that fully answers the prompt.</p>
<p>that said, if you end up doing last minute studying, you should almost exclusively focus on the multiple choice section. the points from the multiple choice section carries a LOT more weight than the weight of the essay. </p>
<p>MC counts as 70% of the writing score
Essay counts as 30%.</p>
<p>you can get a perfect writing score without a perfect essay score, but not vice versa.</p>
<p>yeah... thats right... good point...</p>
<p>The essay should have two main parts: the introduction and the restatement of the introduction. Be sure to use plenty of long, obscure words that will impress the reader, or else invent your own. Details and topic development are never important, but nonstandard grammar and punctuation can be useful. Do not worry too much about writing on a single topic--use a variety of them. IMPORTANT: Underline words that you have written too small, and capitalize all nouns. Keep it short.</p>
<p>american... are u serious.. or just playin around....</p>
<p>My APLit teacher has required that in every essay we do, we have at least one example of each of the following sentence intros:
1. Prepositional phrase
2. Participial phrase
3. Adverbial Clause</p>
<p>Examples:
1. Throughout history, the image of Florence Nightingale has been built up to a luminescent portrayal of a saintly woman.
2. Contrasting with Bernard, Helmholtzs dislike for the Brave New World is not merely superficial.
3. While giving Addison his fair share of praise, Boswell keeps his descriptions concise</p>
<p>But yeah, he said it's important to make sure we vary our sentence structure, at least a little bit, when we're writing any essay. So he will actually mark us down if we're missing one of those 3.</p>
<p>yeah sentence structure is really important...
ok heres another question...
Would it be wrong to use phrases/ideas from the excerpt given in the box??</p>
<p>thanks people...</p>
<p>hi all ive prepared a little list of SAT essay writing tips collected from various sources that cud help n b useful 2 everbody.PLEASEB FREE TO ADD ANYTHING.</p>
<p>SAT ESSAY TIPS
DO'S
Write only on the given topic.
Take a clear position on the topic.
Write persuasively to convince the rater.
Include reasons and examples that support your position.
Write with correct grammar and spelling.
Write as clearly as possible.
Write specifically and concretely.
Write about five paragraphs.
Write only on the given lined paper.
Write as neatly as possible in print.
DONT'S
Write on a topic that relates vaguely to the one given.
Take a wishy-washy position or try to argue two sides.
Write creatively or ornately just to show off.
Include examples not directly related to your position.
Forget to proof your work for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Use too many fancy vocabulary words or overly long sentences.
Be vague or use generalizations.
Put more importance on length than on quality.
Make your handwriting too large (or youll sacrifice space).
Write in cursive. Print is much easier to read.</p>